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SENATE MEETING PUBLIC SESSION

AGENDA

April 24, 2013 3:30 – 5:30 PM

Senate Chambers (Room 1079 Administration Building) 1.0 S-201304.01 Approval of the Agenda † Page 1 That the agenda for the April 24, 2013 Public Session of Senate be approved as presented. † NOTE: The Senate Agenda for the public session consists of two parts, a consent agenda and a regular

agenda. The consent agenda contains items that are deemed to be routine or noncontroversial and are approved by the Steering Committee of Senate for placement on that agenda. Any Senator wishing to discuss any item on the consent agenda may ask the Chair of Senate that the item be removed from the consent agenda and placed on the regular agenda. Items removed from the consent agenda will be placed on the regular agenda and dealt with in the order in which they appear on the full agenda. Senators wishing to ask a question regarding an item on the consent agenda, without necessarily removing that item from the consent agenda, are strongly encouraged to direct questions to the Secretary of Senate in advance of the meeting.

2.0 Approval of Senate Minutes S-201304.02

Revised Senate Minutes of January 23, 2013 Page 9 That the revised minutes of the January 23, 2013 Public Session of Senate be approved as presented

(please refer to pages 23 and 29 of 221 regarding revisions). S-201304.03

Revised Senate Minutes of February 20, 2013 Page 48 That the revised minutes of the February 20, 2013 Public Session of Senate be approved as presented

(please refer to pages 50-51 of 221 regarding revisions). To Senate for Information:

Page 75 Senate Public Session Meeting Notes of March 20, 2013 (no quorum obtained) 3.0 Business Arising from Previous Minutes of Senate (no material) 4.0 President’s Report Iwama 5.0 Report of the Provost Dale

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6.0 Report of the Registrar Hanschen 7.0 Question Period 8.0 S-201304.04 Approval of Motions on the Consent Agenda (no material) That the motions on the consent agenda, except for those removed for placement on the regular

agenda, be approved as presented. 9.0 Committee Reports 9.1 Senate Committee on Academic Affairs Dale “For Approval” Items: Regular S-201304.05 Changes to Degree Requirements and Calendar Description — MSc in Business Administration Page 107 That, on the recommendation of the Senate Committee on Academic Affairs, the change(s) to the

degree requirements and calendar description for the MSc in Business Administration, in the 2012/2013 Graduate Calendar, be approved as proposed. Effective date: September 2013

Regular S-201304.06 Changes to Calendar Description — MSc in Business Administration (“Additional Required

Courses” Section) Page 112 That, on the recommendation of the Senate Committee on Academic Affairs, the change(s) to the

calendar description related to the additional required courses for the MSc in Business Administration, in the 2012/2013 Graduate Calendar, be approved as proposed. Effective date: September 2013

Consent S-201304.07 New Course Approval — COMM 698-3 Page 115 That, on the recommendation of the Senate Committee on Academic Affairs, the new course COMM

698-3 Special Topics in Administration be approved as proposed. Proposed semester of first offering: September 2013

Regular S-201304.08 Change to Grade Mode — COMM 763-12 Page 120 That, on the recommendation of the Senate Committee on Academic Affairs, the grade mode for

COMM 763-12 MSc Business Administration Thesis be changed from a letter grade to Pass/Fail. Effective date: January 2012

Regular S-201304.09 Changes to Degree Requirements — Environmental Planning Major in Natural Resource

Planning Page 121 That, on the recommendation of the Senate Committee on Academic Affairs, the degree requirements

for the Environmental Planning Major in Natural Resource Planning, in the 2012/2013 undergraduate calendar, be approved as proposed. Effective date: September 2013

Regular S-201304.10 Changes to Course List for First Nations Studies “Approved Ancillary Courses for a Major in

First Nations Studies” Page 124 That, on the recommendation of the Senate Committee on Academic Policy and Planning, the

change(s) to the course list for FNST “Approved Ancillary Courses for a Major in First Nations Studies,” on page 133 of the 2012/2013 undergraduate calendar, be approved as proposed. Effective date: Immediately upon approval by Senate

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Regular S-201304.11 Changes to Title and Course List for First Nations Studies Aboriginal Health Sciences Certificate Page 127 That, on the recommendation of the Senate Committee on Academic Policy and Planning, the

change(s) to the title and course list for FNST Aboriginal Health Sciences Certificate, on page 136 of the 2012/2013 undergraduate calendar, be approved as proposed. Effective date: Immediately upon approval by Senate

Regular S-201304.12 Changes to Title and Course List for First Nations Studies Aboriginal Health Sciences Diploma Page 130 That, on the recommendation of the Senate Committee on Academic Policy and Planning, the

change(s) to the title and course list for FNST Aboriginal Health Sciences Diploma, on page 134 of the 2012/2013 undergraduate calendar, be approved as proposed. Effective date: Immediately upon approval by Senate

Regular S-201304.13 Changes to Course List for First Nations Studies Minor in Indigenous Ecological Knowledge Page 133 That, on the recommendation of the Senate Committee on Academic Policy and Planning, the

change(s) to the course list for FNST “Minor in Indigenous Ecological Knowledge” on page 134 of the 2012/2013 undergraduate calendar, be approved as proposed. Effective date: Immediately upon approval by Senate

Regular S-201304.14 Changes to Program Requirements — Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHSc) Honours Program Page 136 That, on the recommendation of the Senate Committee on Academic Policy and Planning, the changes

to the Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHSc) Honours Program credit hour requirements be approved as proposed. Effective date: September 2013

Regular S-201304.15 Changes to Calendar Description — Mathematics and Statistics (BSc Program) Page 139 That, on the recommendation of the Senate Committee on Academic Policy and Planning, the

change(s) to the calendar description for Mathematics and Statistics (BSc Program), on pages 155, 254 and 281 of the 2012/2013 undergraduate calendar, be approved as proposed. Effective date: September 2013

Regular S-201304.16 Revision to Calendar Description — Northern Collaborative Baccalaureate Nursing Program

(Addition of the “Time Lapse Between Clinical Practica” Paragraph) Page 146 That, on the recommendation of the Senate Committee on Academic Affairs, the addition of the “Time

Lapse Between Clinical Practica” paragraph after the “Leave of Absence” paragraph in the Northern Collaborative Baccalaureate Nursing Program, on page 171 of the 2012-2013 undergraduate calendar, be approved as proposed. Effective date: September 2013

Regular S-201304.17 Revision to Calendar Description — Northern Collaborative Baccalaureate Nursing Program

Section Under the “Undergraduate Programs of Study” Page 148 That, on the recommendation of the Senate Committee on Academic Affairs, the change to the calendar

description for the Northern Collaborative Baccalaureate Nursing Program section under the “Undergraduate Programs of Study,” on page 169 of the 2012/2013 undergraduate calendar, be approved as proposed. Effective date: May 2013

Regular S-201304.18 Changes to Program Requirements — BSc Honours - Psychology Page 151 That, on the recommendation of the Senate Committee on Academic Policy and Planning, the

change(s) to the BSc Honours - Psychology requirements, on page 181 of the 2012/2013 undergraduate calendar, be approved as proposed. Effective date: May 2013

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Regular S-201304.19 Approval of Memorandum of Agreement Between North Island College and the University of

Northern British Columbia Page 154 That, on the recommendation of the Senate Committee on Academic Policy and Planning, the

Memorandum of Agreement between North Island College and the University of Northern British Columbia be approved as proposed. Effective date: September 2013

“For Information” Items:

Consent SCAAF201304.04 Changes to Course Prerequisite — ANTH 213-3 Page 164 That the change to the course prerequisite for ANTH 213-3 Peoples and Cultures, on page 189 of the

2012/2013 undergraduate calendar, be approved as proposed. Effective date: May 2013

Consent SCAAF201304.19 Changes to Calendar Description — COMM 763-12 Page 166 That the change(s) to the calendar description for COMM 763-12 Master’s Thesis, on page 107 of the

2012/2013 Graduate Calendar, be approved as proposed. Effective date: September 2013

Consent SCAAF201304.05 Changes to Course Title and Calendar Description — FNST 203-3 Page 168 That the change(s) to the course title and calendar description for FNST 203-3 Introduction to

Traditional Environmental Knowledge, on page 233 of the 2012/2013 undergraduate calendar, be approved as proposed. Effective date: September 2013

Consent SCAAF201304.06 Changes to Course Title and Calendar Description — FNST 233-3 Page 170 That the change(s) to the course title and calendar description for FNST 233-3 Carrier Language: Level

3, on page 233 of the 2012/2013 undergraduate calendar, be approved as proposed. Effective date: September 2013

Consent SCAAF201304.07 Changes to Course Title and Calendar Description — FNST 234-3 Page 172 That the change(s) to the course title and calendar description for FNST 234-3 Carrier Language: Level

4 (Advanced Intermediate), on page 233 of the 2012/2013 undergraduate calendar, be approved as proposed. Effective date: September 2013

Consent SCAAF201304.08 Changes to Calendar Description — FNST 235-3 Page 174 That the change(s) to the calendar description for FNST 235-3 Haisla Language (X_a’islak’ala): Level 3,

on page 233 of the 2012/2013 undergraduate calendar, be approved as proposed. Effective date: September 2013

Consent SCAAF201304.09 Changes to Calendar Description — FNST 236-3 Page 176 That the change(s) to the calendar description for FNST 236-3 Haisla Language (X_a’islak’ala): Level 4

(Advanced Intermediate), on page 233 of the 2012/2013 undergraduate calendar, be approved as proposed. Effective date: September 2013

Consent SCAAF201304.10 Changes to Calendar Description — FNST 237-3 Page 178 That the change(s) to the calendar description for FNST 237-3 Ts’msyen Language (Sm’algyax): Level

3, on page 234 of the 2012/2013 undergraduate calendar, be approved as proposed. Effective date: September 2013

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Consent SCAAF201304.11 Changes to Calendar Description — FNST 238-3 Page 180 That the change(s) to the calendar description for FNST 238-3 Ts’msyen Language (Sm’algyax): Level

4 (Advanced Intermediate), on page 234 of the 2012/2013 undergraduate calendar, be approved as proposed. Effective date: September 2013

Consent SCAAF201304.12 Changes to Course Title and Calendar Description — FNST 304-3 Page 182 That the change(s) to the the course title and calendar description for FNST 304-3 First Nations

Environmental Philosophy and Knowledge, on page 235 of the 2012/2013 undergraduate calendar, be approved as proposed. Effective date: September 2013

Consent SCAAF201304.21 Changes to Calendar Descriptions — FNST 240-3, FNST 244-3, FNST 246-3 Page 184 That the change(s) to the calendar descriptions for Level 4 language courses FNST 240-3, 244-3, and

246-3, on pages 232 and 233 of the 2012/2013 undergraduate calendar, be approved as proposed. Effective date: September 2013

Consent SCAPP201303.09 Changes to Course Prerequisite — STAT 471-3 Page 186 That the changes to the course prerequisite for STAT 471-3 Linear Models, on page 281 of the

2012/2013 undergraduate calendar, be approved as proposed. Effective date: Immediately upon approval by Senate

Consent SCAPP201303.10 Changes to Course Prerequisite — STAT 473-3 Page 188 That the changes to the course prerequisite for STAT 473-3 Experimental Design and Analysis, on page

281 of the 2012/2013 undergraduate calendar, be approved as proposed. Effective date: Immediately upon approval by Senate

9.2 Senate Committee on Admissions and Degrees Owen Regular S-201304.20

Changes to the Admissions Section in the Northern Collaborative Baccalaureate Nursing Program

Page 191 That, on the recommendation of the Senate Committee on Admissions and Degrees, the changes to the Admissions section in the Northern Collaborative Baccalaureate Nursing Program, on page 172 of the 2012-2013 undergraduate calendar, be approved as proposed. Effective date: September 2013

Regular S-201304.21

Changes to the Section “Admission from Secondary Schools and CEGEP in Other Canadian Provinces”

Page 194 That, on the recommendation of the Senate Committee on Admissions and Degrees, the change(s) to the section “Admission from Secondary Schools and CEGEP in Other Canadian Provinces” be approved as proposed. Effective date: January 2013

Regular S-201304.22

Changes to the Section “Admission Requirements by Degree Groups” Page 198 That, on the recommendation of the Senate Committee on Admissions and Degrees, the change(s) to

the section “Admission Requirements by Degree Groups” be approved as proposed. Effective date: January 2013

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9.3 Senate Committee on Scholarships and Bursaries Owen “For Information” Items: Consent SCSB20130227.03 New Terms and Conditions — Health Sciences Graduate Scholarship Page 203 That the new Terms and Conditions for the Health Sciences Graduate Scholarship be approved.

Effective date: 2013-2014 Academic Year Consent SCSB20130227.04 New Terms and Conditions — Prince George Business & Professional Women’s Club Award Page 205 That the new Terms and Conditions for the Prince George Business & Professional Women’s Club

Award be approved. Effective date: 2013-2014 Academic Year

Consent SCSB20130320.03 New Terms and Conditions — Alumni Graduate Studies Award Page 207 That the new Terms and Conditions for the Alumni Graduate Studies Award be approved.

Effective date: 2013-2014 Academic Year

Consent SCSB20130320.05 Approval of Inaugural UNBC Northern Exposure Award Recipient Page 209 To approve the inaugural UNBC Northern Exposure Award to Lukas Bosch.

Effective date: September 2013

Consent SCSB20130227.07 Approval of Annual Report to Senate Page 213 That the SCSB Annual Report be approved.

Effective date: February 2013 9.4 Steering Committee of Senate Iwama Regular S-201304.23 Revisions to Senate Handbook — Consent Agenda Page 217 That, on the recommendation of the Steering Committee of Senate, the Senate Handbook be revised to

reflect the changes to Sections 3(u)(i) (Order of Agenda) and 3(bb)(vii)(d) (Conduct of Meetings) in relation to the Consent Agenda, as proposed.

Effective date: Immediately upon approval by Senate 9.5 Senate Committee on Nominations Zahir “For Approval” Items: Regular S-201304.24 Membership Changes to Senate (no material)

That, on the recommendation of the Senate Committee on Nominations, and barring further nominations from the floor of Senate, the following candidates, who have met all eligibility requirements to serve on Senate, be elected to Senate in accordance with Section 3(q)(i) of the Senate Handbook.

Effective date: Immediately upon approval by Senate

SENATE POSITION TO BE FILLED CANDIDATE (except as otherwise noted, all terms begin April 1, 2013) Regional Senator — Peace River-Liard Region (until March 31, 2016) Moira Green

Regular S-201304.25 Membership Changes to Senate Committees (no material) That, on the recommendation of the Senate Committee on Nominations, and barring further

nominations from the floor of Senate, the following candidates, who have met all eligibility requirements to serve on Senate committees as indicated, be appointed as proposed.


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SENATE COMMITTEE POSITION TO BE FILLED CANDIDATE (except as otherwise noted, all terms begin immediately) Steering Committee of Senate Faculty Senator (until March 31, 2016) Kuo-Hsing Kuo Student Senator (until March 31, 2014) Kirk Walker Senate Committee on Nominations Student Senator (until March 31, 2014) Anthony Daniele Senate Committee on Academic Appeals Graduate Student Senator (until March 31, 2014) Kirk Walker Undergraduate Student Senator (until March 31, 2014) Daniel Burke Student Senator (Aboriginal if possible) (until March 31, 2014) Julian Brown Lay Senator (until March 31, 2016) Lisa Handfield Senate Committee on Admissions and Degrees Graduate Student (until March 31, 2014) Anthony Daniele Undergraduate Student (until March 31, 2014) Isabelle Legault Senate Committee on Academic Affairs Faculty Senator (until March 31, 2015) Elie Korkmaz Faculty Senator (until March 31, 2016) Paul Siakaluk Faculty Senator (until March 31, 2016) Kuo-Hsing Kuo Faculty Senator (until March 31, 2015) Todd Whitcombe Faculty Member — CASHS (until March 31, 2016) Sherry Beaumont Faculty Member — CSAM (until March 31, 2015) Pranesh Kumar Faculty Member — Regional (until March 31, 2014) Blanca Schorcht Graduate Student — CASHS (until March 31, 2014) Jeff Kormos Graduate Student — CSAM (until March 31, 2014) Titi Kunkel Undergraduate Student — CASHS (until March 31, 2014) Darren de Vries Undergraduate Student — CSAM (until March 31, 2014) Melissa Nitz Regional Senator (until March 31, 2014) Moira Green SCAAF Continuing Studies Credit Committee Undergraduate Student (until March 31, 2014) Kirsten Reimer Senate Committee on First Nations and Aboriginal Peoples First Nations Representative — Affiliated First Nations Institution Karin Hunt (PG Nechako Aboriginal Employment & Training Association - PGNAETA) (until March 31, 2016) First Nations Representative — Member at Large Nancy James (Babine Lake) (until March 31, 2016) Full-Time Aboriginal Student (until March 31, 2014) Corbin Greening Aboriginal Lay Senator or Aboriginal Regional Senator (until March 31, 2016) Cristian Silva Senate Committee on Honorary Degrees and Other Forms of Special Recognition Student Senator (until March 31, 2014) Melissa Nitz Senate Committee on Regional Policy and Inter-Institutional Relations Faculty Member (CASHS) (until March 31, 2016) Dee Horne Student Senator (until March 31, 2014) Darren de Vries Regional Senator (until March 31, 2016) Moira Green Senate Committee on Scholarships and Bursaries Graduate Student (until March 31, 2014) Erica Henderson Undergraduate Student (until March 31, 2014) Isabelle Legault Student Senator (until March 31, 2014) Anthony Daniele

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Senate Committee on the University Budget Faculty Member — Professional Program (until March 31, 2015) Dr. John Curry Graduate Student (until March 31, 2014) Kirk Walker Undergraduate Student (until March 31, 2014) Julian Brown Student Senator (until March 31, 2014) Daniel Burke Senate Committee on Student Discipline Appeals Faculty Senator — CSAM (until March 31, 2016) Rick Tallman Graduate Student (until March 31, 2014) Jeff Kormos Undergraduate Student (until March 31, 2014) Kirsten Reimer First Nations Student (until March 31, 2014) Julian Brown Administrative Staff Member (to March 31, 2016) Robert Giardino

“For Information” Items: Student Senators elected to Senate for positions beginning April 1, 2013: Undergraduate Student Senator Julian Brown Undergraduate Student Senator Daniel Burke Undergraduate Student Senator Darren deVries Undergraduate Student Senator Isabelle Legault Undergraduate Student Senator Melissa Nitz Undergraduate Student Senator Kirsten Reimer Graduate Student Senator Anthony Daniele Graduate Student Senator Jeff Kormos Graduate Student Senator Kirk Walker 10.0 Other Business (no material) 11.0 Information (no material) 12.0 S-201304.26 Move to In Camera Session That the meeting move In Camera. 13.0 S-201304.30 Adjournment That the Senate meeting be adjourned.

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Senate Public Session Minutes – January 23, 2013 Page 1 of 39


MINUTES

January 23, 2013 3:30 – 5:30 PM

Senate Chambers (Room 1079 Administration Building) Present: R. Bird, C. Carriere, D. Casperson, J. Crosina, R. Currie-Wood, M. Dale, B. Deo, M. Green, S. Green, K. Guest, L. Handfield, T. Hanschen (Secretary of Senate), K. Hutchings, G. Iwama (Chair), E. Korkmaz, C. Myers (Recording), K. Mytting, M. Nitz, C. Nolin (Vice Chair), D. Nyce, R. Robinson, D. Ryan, J. Safaei Boroojeny, P. Sanborn, A. Stroet, R. Tait (Acting Dean, CASHS), R. Tallman, S. Wagner, B. Wang, T. Whitcombe, W. Younas, S. Zahir Regrets: E. Annis, M. Archie, R. Brouwer, L. Copeland (Acting University Librarian), D. Leighton-Stephens, B. Murray, F. Islam, D. McDonald, C. Silva Absent: K. Kuo, D. Macknak, K. Walske The meeting commenced at 3:30 p.m. Dr. Iwama introduce the new Vice President Research, Dr. Ranjana Bird. 1.0 S-201301.01 Approval of the Agenda Whitcombe That the agenda for the January 23, 2013 Public Session of Senate be approved as presented.

A Senator suggested that, in relation to the report from the Senate Committee on Academic Policy and Planning, it would be illogical to approve some of the motions on the consent agenda prior to considering some that were on the regular agenda. The following motion was therefore proposed: Motion to amend the agenda: Whitcombe / Deo That agenda item 8.0 (Approval of Motions on the Consent Agenda) be moved to become agenda item 9.1.1.

It was requested that motions SCAPP201201.12 to SCAPP201201.14 be removed from the consent agenda and placed on the regular agenda. However, as those motions were for the information of Senate only, it was suggested that the Senator simply ask the questions he had about the motions when they were reached on the agenda, to which he agreed.

CARRIED. The motion to approve the agenda, as amended, was also CARRIED.

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2.0 Approval of Senate Minutes S-201301.02 Senate Minutes of December 12, 2012 Zahir That the minutes of the December 12, 2012 Public Session of Senate be approved as presented. CARRIED.

S-201301.03 Senate Minutes of November 28, 2012 Deo That the minutes of the November 28, 2012 Public Session of Senate be approved as presented. CARRIED. 3.0 Business Arising from Previous Minutes of Senate 3.1 Job description and selection procedures — Vice Provost, Student Engagement Dale

Dr. Dale noted that this position was the heir to the Dean of Student Success and Enrolment Management. That area has undergone changes and the new position is a Vice Provost, similar to what other universities are doing. Student Engagement is an appropriate title for the list of duties associated with the position. The selection procedures for this position are similar to those used for recruiting Deans. Dr. Dale indicated that he was seeking to have these documents approved by Senate and that they would then be forwarded to the Board of Governors for consideration. As a result, the following motion was put: Motion: Zahir / Casperson That the job description and appointment procedures for the position of Vice Provost, Student Engagement be approved. A Senator suggested that someone representing the interests of Aboriginal engagement should be added to the membership for the selection committee. Friendly amendment: That a representative from the First Nations Centre (for example, the Director) or someone similarly representing the interests of Aboriginal engagement or initiatives be added to the membership for the search committee. The main motion and amendment were CARRIED.

3.2 S-201301.04 Creation of a Health Research Institute Ryan That, on the recommendation of the Senate Committee on Research and Graduate Studies, the

creation of a Health Research Institute be approved as proposed. Effective date: Immediately upon approval by Senate CARRIED. 4.0 President’s Report Iwama

Dr. Iwama reported on a number of matters. His report is attached to these minutes as “Appendix I.” 5.0 Report of the Provost Dale Dr. Dale reported to Senators on the status of current recruitment activities. He noted that the selection

committee for the Dean of CASHS would be meeting tomorrow. The Librarian search committee was organized and had identified a search firm but had not yet met. The Green Manager position received very few applications so a search firm had been engaged to develop a larger pool of candidates.

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6.0 Report of the Registrar Hanschen The Registrar provided a report to Senate, which is attached to these minutes as “Appendix II.” He also

made a presentation to Senate (attached to these minutes as Appendix III). 7.0 Question Period A Senator asked about the process for parking courses, so Dr. Dale explained the mechanism that was

passed by Senate, noting the process had not yet been undertaken. A Senator indicated he had heard that the report by Deloitte (regarding the possibility of saving money in the post-secondary education sector by sharing services and resources) was near the point of being ready for release, and asked Dr. Iwama if he was able to comment. Dr. Iwama replied that the report has not yet been released and that he expects the Ministry of Advanced Education needs to review and approve the report before that can happen.

The President was asked whether he could provide an update with regard to the fundraising campaign

being undertaken. Dr. Iwama responded that the Development Office has a meeting planned with two companies, one from Vancouver and one from the east coast, to discuss the development of a proposal, including the structure and an action plan. He offered to report progress after that meeting. A Senator asked about the cost to the University of implementing the new website. Dr. Iwama replied that he did not know, but that most of the work was done by UNBC employees so he could attempt to get an estimate of incremental costs.

It was questioned whether there are emergency student scholarships available. Acting Dean Owen

responded that there are funds available through the Awards and Financial Aid Office. A student Senator added that the Northern Undergraduate Student Society also offers emergency funds and has a food bank for students.

Clarification with regard to the status of the Sustainability Manager position was sought. The incumbent

had involvement with faculty and staff members, and projects were affected by his departure. The Senator noted that the optics were problematic and asked that clarification be provided to help people understand the process that was undertaken in relation to this position, such as why the contract could not have been extended, for instance. Dr. Dale replied to the Senator’s concerns, noting that the University was taken aback by the very small pool of candidates and have engaged a search firm to assist them with recruitment. He also apologized for the lack of a smooth transition with getting a permanent appointment to this position, and asked Senators to share information about this position to any potential candidates.

A Senator asked Senator Nolin how many students were participating in the block courses, and she

noted there were 8 students taking all courses, 13 in her course, and 10 in Dr. Neil Hanlon’s course. The Senator asked whether the University planned on expanding block offerings and asked how we could accommodate courses that generally have 80 students in them. Dr. Iwama replied that one university has been teaching this way successfully for 30 years and that he would be happy to discuss those details. He added that it is difficult to mix block teaching with formal ways of scheduling.

8.0 S-201301.05 Approval of Motions on the Consent Agenda That the motions on the consent agenda, except for those removed for placement on the regular

agenda, be approved as presented. As a result of the agenda being amended, this motion was moved to become agenda item 9.1.1. 9.0 Committee Reports 9.1 Senate Committee on Academic Policy and Planning Dale

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“For Approval” Items: S-201301.06 Approval of New Degree — Joint Major in Environmental Studies / Political Science Ryan That, on the recommendation of the Senate Committee on Academic Policy and Planning, the new Joint

Major in Environmental Studies/Political Science be approved as proposed. Proposed start date: September 2013 CARRIED.

Details of the approved calendar text are as follows (for revisions, deleted text indicated by strikethrough, new text indicated by underline, and [commentary, where included, in Courier New font within square brackets]):

The Joint Major in Environmental Studies and Political Science is for students who want both a broad understanding of environmental issues and the political knowledge needed to respond to those issues. The minimum requirement for completion of a Bachelor of Arts with a Joint Major in Environmental Studies and Political Science is 120 credit hours.

Program Requirements Lower-Division Requirement

ANTH 102-3 Anthropology: A World of Discovery

or FNST 100-3 The Aboriginal Peoples of Canada

BIOL 110-3 Introductory Ecology

ENPL 104-3 Introduction to Planning

ENVS 101-3 Introduction to Environmental Citizenship

GEOG 101-3 Human Geographies of Global Change

GEOG 204-3 Introduction to GIS for the Social Sciences

or GEOG 205-3 Cartography and Geomatics

GEOG 206-3 Society and Space

INTS 205-3 Introduction to International Studies

POLS 100-3 Contemporary Political Issues

POLS 200-3 Canadian Government and Politics

POLS 202-3 Canada in Comparative Perspective

POLS 270-3 Political Philosophy: Antiquity to Early Modernity

Upper-Division Requirement

ENVS 306-3 Human Ecology

ENVS 309-3 Gender and Environmental Studies

OR GEOG 305-3 Political Ecology

OR GEOG 420-3 Geographies of Environmental Justice

ENVS 325-3 Global Environmental Change: Science and Policy

ENVS 326-3 Natural Resources, Environmental Issues and Public Engagement

FNST 304-3 First Nations Environmental Philosophy and Knowledge

or NREM 303-3 First Nations’ Approaches to Resource Management

NREM 306-3 Society, Policy and Administration

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or POLS 344-3 Society, Policy and Administration of Natural Resources

POLS 302-3 How Government Works

or POLS 320-3 Canadian Politics and Policy

POLS 303-3 Democracy and Dictatorship

POLS 370-3 Political Philosophy

or POLS 372-3 Theories of Justice

ENPL 401-3 Environmental Law

ENVS 440-(2-6) Internship

or POLS 440-3 Internship I

ENVS 414-3 Environmental and Professional Ethics

ORTM 408-3 The Psychology of Recreation and Tourism

or PSYC 408-3 Environmental Problems and Human Behaviour

POLS 400-3 Classics in Political Philosophy

or POLS 472-3 Seminar in Political Philosophy

POLS 413-3 Democracy, Citizenship and Human Rights

or POLS 415-3 Comparative Northern Development

One of: NRES 421-1 Professional Writing and NRES 422-2 Undergraduate Report OR NRES 430-6 Undergraduate Thesis Elective and Academic Breadth Electives at any level in any subject sufficient to ensure completion of a minimum of 120 credit hours including any additional credit hours necessary to meet the Academic Breadth requirement of the University (see Academic Regulation 15).

An executive summary of the proposed changes to the BCMB Curriculum was included for information. S-201301.07 Changes to Program Requirements — Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Whitcombe That, on the recommendation of the Senate Committee on Academic Policy and Planning, the

change(s) to the BCMB program description, on pages 77-79 of the 2012/2013 undergraduate calendar, be approved as proposed. Effective date: September 2013 CARRIED.


Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (BSc Program) Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (BCMB) investigates how molecules work in living systems. There is no clear line dividing living from non-living systems; rather, there is a gradual increase in complexity from clearly inanimate molecules up to obviously complex organisms. The goal of biochemistry and molecular biology is to

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understand how simple, inanimate molecular interactions support life and how living systems are shaped by their molecular foundation. The BCMB degree has two main components: learning about molecules, and learning about the scientific method. The former involves acquiring expertise in the foundations of biochemistry, such as organic and physical chemistry, and then exploring biological molecules and how they operate in living systems. The latter involves exploring how science asks questions to understand the workings of nature, while developing competence in laboratory skills and analysis. These two aspects are linked in that understanding how information is acquired is as important as the information itself, since different experimental systems can yield different insights into complex biological problems. BCMB majors continue on to successful careers in a diverse range of fields, notably medicine, teaching, pharmacy, the biotechnology industry, science policy, and law. BCMB majors acquire strong skills in laboratory techniques, and are therefore qualified for many kinds of research positions, including graduate programs such as immunology, molecular genetics, and developmental biology. For students with interests in human health but not necessarily its molecular basis, UNBC also offers a degree in Health Science (the BHSc degree), which focuses on the social determinants of health and how health care is delivered. BCMB majors are encouraged to pursue their interests by combining the BCMB degree with minors in other fields, such as computer science, physics, business, or education.

Major in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology The major in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology requires students to take at least 8574 credit hours of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology-oriented courses, of which 42 33 credit hours must be upper-division upper division (i.e., 300 or 400 level). The minimum requirement for completion of a Bachelor of Science with a major in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology is 129 127 credit hours. Program Requirements Lower-Division Requirement 100 Level BIOL 101-4 Introductory Biology I BIOL 102-4 Introductory Biology II CHEM 100-3 General Chemistry I CHEM 101-3 General Chemistry II CHEM 120-1 General Chemistry Lab I CHEM 121-1 General Chemistry Lab II PHYS 100-4 Introduction to Physics I or PHYS 110-4 Introductory Physics I: Mechanics PHYS 101-4 Introduction to Physics II or PHYS 111-4 Introductory Physics II: Waves & Electricity One of the following three options: MATH 100-3 Calculus I and MATH 101-3 Calculus II or MATH 105-3 Enriched Calculus and MATH 101-3 Calculus II or MATH 150-3 Finite Mathematics for Business and Economics and MATH 152-3 Calculus for Non-majors Students are strongly encouraged to take MATH 100-3 or MATH 105-3, and MATH 101-3, for the first-year Mathematics requirement. 200 Level BIOL 201-3 Ecology BIOL 203-3 Microbiology BIOL 210-3 Genetics CHEM 201-3 Organic Chemistry I CHEM 203-3 Organic Chemistry II CHEM 204-3 Introductory Biochemistry

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CHEM 250-1 Organic Chemistry Lab I CHEM 251-1 Organic Chemistry Lab II BCMB 255-1 Biochemistry Lab I BCMB 255-2 Biochemistry Lab I STAT 240-3 Basic Statistics or STAT 371-3 Probability and Statistics for Scientists and Engineers

Upper-Division Requirement 300 Level BIOL 311-3 Cell and Molecular Biology BIOL 312-3 Molecular Cell Physiology BIOL 323-3 Evolutionary Biology BCMB 306-3 Intermediary Metabolism BCMB 307-3 Proteins BCMB 308-3 Biochemistry Lab II BCMB 330-3 Nucleic Acids BCMB 340-3 Physical Biochemistry 400 Level BIOL 423-3 Molecular Evolution and Ecology BIOL 425-3 Applied Genetics and Biotechnology BCMB 404-3 Proteins and Enzymology BCMB 409-3 Enzymology One Four of: BCMB 401-3 Basic Science of Oncology BCMB 402-3 Macromolecular Structure BCMB 403-3 Advanced Nucleic Acids BCMB 405-3 Special Topics in Biochemistry BIOL 312-3 Molecular Cell Physiology BIOL 323-3 Evolutionary Biology BIOL 423-3 Molecular Evolution and Ecology BIOL 425-3 Applied Genetics and Biotechnology Subject Requirements Twelve additional credit hours chosen from the following, of which at least 6 credit hours must be at the 300 or 400 level: Any 200-level or above BCMB, BIOL or CHEM courses CPSC 450-3 Bioinformatics HHSC 301-3 Pathophysiology HHSC 430-3 Toxicology and Environmental Health PSYC 317-3 Psychobiology PSYC 318-3 Sensation and Perception PSYC 419-3 Neuropsychology Note: NRES 430-6 can count towards this requirement with permission of the Program Chair. Elective and Academic Breadth Elective credit hours as necessary to ensure completion of 129 127 credit hours including any additional credit hours necessary to meet the Academic Breadth requirement of the University (see Academic Regulation 15). Note: no more than 3 credit hours of continuing education courses may be used towards the BCMB major. S-201301.08 Changes to Program Requirements — Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (Honours Degree) Whitcombe That, on the recommendation of the Senate Committee on Academic Policy and Planning, the

change(s) to the degree description for the BCMB Honours Degree, on page 78 of the 2012/2013 undergraduate calendar, be approved as proposed. Effective date: September 2013 CARRIED.


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BSc Honours – Biochemistry and Molecular Biology The BSc Honours in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology offers students a higher level of specialization and research experience, especially for students planning to pursue postgraduate work. Honours students are required to must complete the degree requirements for the BSc – Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Major. In addition to the total number of credit hours required for the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Major, each student must complete 6 credit hours of undergraduate thesis course work, normally of BCMB 430-6, under the supervision of a faculty member. Another undergraduate thesis course can be substituted with approval of the BCMB Curriculum Chair. Students may apply to the BCMB Honours Program after completion of 60 credit hours in the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology major with a Cumulative GPA of not less than 3.33. Meeting these minimum requirements does not guarantee entry to the Honours Program. Entrance to the Honours Program in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology is at the discretion of the BCMB Program, and is contingent on the availability of a faculty member willing to supervise the undergraduate research thesis. The Honours program is available after completed 60 credit hours in the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Major and attaining a Cumulative GPA of not less than 3.33. Attaining the minimum requirement will not guarantee adminssion to the Honours program, which will be at the discretion of the Program and contingent on the availability of a faculty member willing to supervise the research thesis. Maintenance of a Cumulative GPA of 3.33 is required to remain in the Honours pProgram. The minimum requirement for completion of a BSc Honours – Biochemistry and Molecular Biology is 135 133 credit hours.

S-201301.09 Changes to Program Requirements — Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (Minor) Whitcombe That, on the recommendation of the Senate Committee on Academic Policy and Planning, the changes

to the minor requirements for BCMB, on pages 78-79 of the 2012/2013 undergraduate calendar, be approved as proposed. Effective date: September 2013 A Senator noted that, on page 91 of 225 of the Senate meeting package, there were two numbers that needed to be corrected. First, in the second-last line of the first paragraph under the heading “2. Proposed revision with changes underlined and deletions indicated clearly:” the phrase “41 credit hours” should be changed to “42 credit hours.” Second, the course “BCMB 255-1” listed under the heading “200 level” should be changed to “BCMB 255-2.” CARRIED.


The minor in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology is designed to provide students with a core of study in the field of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. The program of study includes a grounding in chemistry and biology since these are the disciplines from which modern biochemistry and molecular biology arose. The minimum requirement for completion of the minor in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology is 41 42 credit hours, of which at least 12 credit hours must be at the upper-division level. 100 Level BIOL 101-4 Introductory Biology I BIOL 102-4 Introductory Biology II CHEM 100-3 General Chemistry I CHEM 101-3 General Chemistry II CHEM 120-1 General Chemistry Lab I CHEM 121-1 General Chemistry Lab II 200 Level BIOL 210-3 Genetics CHEM 201-3 Organic Chemistry I CHEM 203-3 Organic Chemistry II

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CHEM 204-3 Introductory Biochemistry BCMB 255-12 Biochemistry Lab I Note: Students are allowed to double-count all applicable first- and second-year courses; however, they must take upper-division courses for the minor that are not included in their major requirements or upper-division subject requirements to ensure completion of 12 upper-division credit hours outside of their major. Students must ensure that all prerequisites are fulfilled prior to taking a course at the 300 and 400 Level 12 credit hours must be chosen from the following: BCMB 306-3 Intermediary Metabolism BCMB 307-3 Proteins BCMB 308-3 Biochemistry Lab II BCMB 330-3 Nucleic Acids BCMB 340-3 Physical Biochemistry BCMB 401-3 Basic Science of Oncology BCMB 402-3 Macromolecular Structure BCMB 403-3 Advanced Nucleic Acids BCMB 404-3 Proteins and Enzymology BCMB 405-3 Topics in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology BCMB 409-3 Enzymology BIOL 311-3 Cell and Molecular Biology BIOL 312-3 Molecular Cell Physiology BIOL 323-3 Evolutionary Biology BIOL 423-3 Molecular Evolution and Ecology BIOL 425-3 Applied Genetics and Biotechnology CHEM 405-3 Topics in Biochemistry

S-201301.10 Course Deletion — BCMB 307-3 Whitcombe That, on the recommendation of the Senate Committee on Academic Policy and Planning, the course

BCMB 307-3 Proteins, on page 194 of the 2012/2013 undergraduate calendar, be deleted as proposed. Effective date: September 2013

CARRIED (consent agenda). S-201301.11 Course Deletion — BCMB 330-3 Whitcombe That, on the recommendation of the Senate Committee on Academic Policy and Planning, the course

BCMB 330-3 Nucleic Acids, on page 194 of the 2012/2013 undergraduate calendar, be deleted as proposed. Effective date: September 2013

CARRIED (consent agenda).

S-201301.12 Course Deletion — BCMB 409-3 Whitcombe That, on the recommendation of the Senate Committee on Academic Policy and Planning, the course

BCMB 409-3 Proteins, on page 195 of the 2012/2013 undergraduate calendar, be deleted as proposed. Effective date: September 2013

CARRIED (consent agenda). S-201301.13 New Course Approval — BCMB 404-3 Whitcombe That, on the recommendation of the Senate Committee on Academic Policy and Planning, the new

course BCMB 404-3 Proteins and Enzymology be approved as proposed. Proposed semester of first offering: January 2014



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This lecture-based course provides knowledge of contemporary protein biochemistry and emphasizes the importance and role of enzymes in biochemistry and molecular biology. Topics include the structure and function of proteins, protein biotechnology, mechanisms of enzyme action, kinetic analysis of enzymes and regulation of protein activity. Prerequisites: CHEM 204 with a minimum grade of C Preclusions: BCMB 409

S-201301.14 Changes to Course Credit Hours — BCMB 255-1 Whitcombe That, on the recommendation of the Senate Committee on Academic Policy and Planning, the changes

to the course credit hours for BCMB 255-1 be approved as proposed. Effective date: September 2013



BCMB 255-1 BCMB 255-2 Biochemistry Lab I This is a laboratory-based course in which students explore basic biochemical and molecular biological laboratory techniques. Topics include buffers, calculations in biochemistry, enzyme kinetics, and carbohydrates and protein purification purification of carbohydrates and proteins. Techniques include centrifugation, chromatography, spectrophotometry, and electrophoresis. S-201301.15 New Course Approval — ENSC 303-3 Whitcombe That, on the recommendation of the Senate Committee on Academic Policy and Planning, the new

course ENSC 303-3 Energy Systems and Sustainability be approved as proposed. Proposed semester of first offering: September 2014



This course provides an overview of where our energy comes from, the services we derive from energy use, such as heat, motion, and light, and the environmental implications of increasing energy demand. Topics include electricity and fuel production, energy demand for buildings, transportation and industry, and the potential of electrification and energy efficiency to reduce energy demand. The course examines future energy scenarios that limit greenhouse gas emissions through both changes in how energy is used and the integration of low-carbon energy sources. Prerequisites: 30 credit hours

An executive summary of the proposed changes to the ORTM Curriculum was included for information. S-201301.16 Changes to Program Requirements — BA in Nature-Based Tourism Management Ryan That, on the recommendation of the Senate Committee on Academic Policy and Planning, the program

requirements for the BA in Nature-Based Tourism Management and the Minor in Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Management, on pages 164-166 of the 2012/2013 undergraduate calendar, be revised as proposed. Effective date: September 2013 It was noted that another motion associated with these two motions (to change the breadth requirement for ORTM) had been postponed at the last meeting of the Senate Committee on Academic Policy and Planning (SCAPP) as a result of there being nobody from the program in attendance to respond to questions. It was thus asked whether this motion should also be postponed until that motion was dealt with by SCAPP. It was subsequently decided that the motion need not be postponed, but the following motion was proposed:

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S-201301.16A: Ryan / Zahir That the section regarding the breadth requirement (on page 122 of 225 of the Senate meeting package) not be stricken from the calendar text as requested until the associated motion to change the breadth requirement is approved by Senate. CARRIED. A Senator from the Department of Geography noted that many of the titles for the Geography courses in the updated calendar text being proposed were out of date. The Program Chair agreed to make these revisions.

The main motion, with the approved amendments to the calendar text, was also CARRIED.


Nature-Based Tourism Management (BA Program) Website: www.unbc.ca/ortm Tourism has become the largest industry and employer in the world. One of the most important and fastest growing sectors in tourism is nature-based tourism, which comprises attractions, activities and experiences involving interaction with natural and cultural resources (e.g., ecotourism, adventure tourism, indigenous tourism). This degree examines the various components of the nature-based tourism system, giving emphasis to the entrepreneurial perspectives and sustainability issues in the industry. Reflecting the interdisciplinarity of the field, and related career directions, students select from the following Areas of Specialization: marketing and entrepreneurship, outdoor education and leadership, indigenous/cultural tourism, or environment and society. Students also choose to specialize in other content areas and disciplines closely related to nature-based tourism, such as tourism marketing, indigenous tourism, geography, international studies, environmental planning, political science, and natural resource management. Major in Nature-Based Tourism Management Undergraduate students are required to complete a minimum of thirteen (13) Outdoor Recreation & Tourism Management courses (39 credit hours). Students must complete a minimum of 120 credit hours through (a) the common degree requirements, (b) the requirements of an Area of Specialization and (c) elective credit hours in any subject. The minimum requirement for completion of a Bachelor of Arts with a major in Nature-Based Tourism Management is 122 credit hours. Program Requirements Common Degree Requirements Lower-Division Requirement 100 Level BIOL 110-3 Introductory Ecology COMM 100-3 Introduction to Canadian Business ECON 100-3 Microeconomics ENPL 104-3 Introduction to Planning GEOG 100-3 Environments and People: The Geography of Natural Hazards

or GEOG 101-3 Human Geographies of Global Change or FNST 100-3 The Aboriginal Peoples of Canada or ENVS 101-3 Introduction to Environmental Citizenship

NREM 100-3* Field Skills ORTM 100-3 Leisure in Life Foundations of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Students with little or no computer experience are strongly encouraged to take CPSC 150-3 or CPSC 110-3. *Note: Applications for exemption from NREM 100-3 must be made within the first year of study in any Natural

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Resource Management major. 200 Level COMM 230-3 Organizational Behaviour COMM 240-3 Introduction to Marketing ECON 205-3 Statistics for Social and Management Sciences

or STAT 240-3 Basic Statistics ORTM 200-3 Sustainable Recreation and Tourism ORTM 202-3 Ecotourism and Adventure Tourism ORTM 204-3 Visitor Behaviour ORTM 205-3 Outdoor Skills and Leadership Two of: ENPL 204-3 Principles and Practices of Planning ENPL 205-3 Environment and Society ENPL 208-3 First Nations Community and Environmental Planning FNST 217-3 Contemporary Challenges Facing Aboriginal Communities GEOG 200-3 Geography of BC INTS 307-3 Global Resources GEOG 204-3 Introduction to GIS for the Social Sciences

or GEOG 205-3 Cartography and Geomatics INTS 205-3 Introduction to International Studies NREM 210-4 Integrated Resource Management Upper-Division Requirement Nine credit hours from**: ORTM 305-3 Protected Areas Planning and Management ORTM 332-3 Outdoor Education and Leadership ORTM 400-3 Conservation Area Design and Management ORTM 403-3 International Dimensions in Recreation and Tourism ORTM 407-3 Recreation, Tourism and Communities ORTM 408-3 The Psychology of Recreation and Tourism ORTM 414-3 Polar Tourism and Recreation ORTM 433 (1-6) Field School II ORTM 440 (2-6) Internship ORTM 498 (1-3) Special Topics ORTM 499 (1-6) Independent Study NOLS 300-2 Environmental Ethics, Leave No Trace and Leadership NOLS 301-2 Group Leadership Techniques NOLS 302 (2-6) Wilderness Skills Practicum NOLS 303-2 Risk Management, Assessment and Decision Making **Note: Up to 6 credit hours of NOLS prefixed courses can count towards this category. Any additional NOLS credit hours can be used as elective credit. 300 Level COMM 302-3 Entrepreneurship COMM 342-3 Services Marketing COMM 343-3 Behavioural Marketing FNST 304-3 First Nations Environmental Philosophy and Knowledge

or NREM 303-3 First Nations’ Approaches to Resource Management HIST 360-3 An Introduction to Environmental History ORTM 300-3 Recreation and Tourism Impacts ORTM 301-3 Environmental Interpretation ORTM 306-3** Indigenous Tourism and Recreation ORTM 332-3 Outdoor, Environmental and Experiential Education ORTM 333-3 Field School ORTM 310-3 Research Methods and Analysis One of: ENPL 305-3 Environmental Impact Assessment ENPL 313-3 Rural Community Economic Development GEOG 300-3 Geographic Information Systems

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INTS 307-3 Global Resources NREM 306-3 Society, Policy and Administration POLS 332-3 Community Development ENVS 325-3 Global Environmental Change: Science and Policy 400 Level ORTM 410-3 Research Methods and Analysis ORTM 412-3 Issues and Trends in Recreation and Tourism Nine credit hours from*: ORTM 305-3 Protected Areas Planning and Management ORTM 400-3 Conservation Area Design and Management ORTM 403-3** International Dimensions in Recreation and Tourism ORTM 407-3** Recreation, Tourism and Communities ORTM 408-3** The Psychology of Recreation and Tourism ORTM 409-3** Critical Approaches to Outdoor Recreation Activities ORTM 414-3** Polar Tourism and Recreation ORTM 433-(1-6) Field School II ORTM 440-(2-6) Internship ORTM 498-(1-3) Special Topics ORTM 499-(1-6) Independent Study NOLS 300-2 Environmental Ethics, Leave No Trace and Leadership NOLS 301-2 Group Leadership Techniques NOLS 302-(2-6) Wilderness Skills Practicum NOLS 303-2 Risk Management, Assessment and Decision Making *Note: Up to 6 credit hours of NOLS prefixed courses can count towards this category. Any additional NOLS credit hours can be used as elective credit. **Note: Students should note that some senior-level ORTM classes are offered in alternating years. Two of: COMM 441-3 International Marketing COMM 442-3 Marketing Strategy COMM 449-3 Advanced Topics in Marketing ENPL 409-3 Advanced First Nations Community and Environmental Planning ENPL 410-3 Land Use Planning GEOG 401-3 Resource Geography GEOG 403-3 Aboriginal Geography INTS 407-3 International Environmental Policy NREM 400-3 Natural Resources Planning NREM 411-3 Environmental and Professional Ethics POLS 401-3 Resource Politics POLS 434-3 Resource Communities in Transition Area of Specialization Students must choose one of the following Areas of Specialization. Courses used to fulfill common degree requirements above may not be used to satisfy an Area of Specialization requirement.

1. Marketing and Entrepreneurship 2. Outdoor Education and Leadership 3. Indigenous Cultural Tourism 4. Environment and Society

Marketing and Entrepreneurship COMM 210-3 Financial Accounting COMM 342-3 Services Marketing Two of: COMM 340-3 Marketing Communication COMM 343-3 Behavioural Marketing COMM 346-3 Internet Marketing COMM 441-3 International Marketing

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COMM 442-3 Marketing Strategy Two of: COMM 230-3 Organization Behaviour COMM 300-3 Introduction to Business Law COMM 303-3 Introduction to International Business COMM 443-3 Marketing Research ECON 305-3 Environmental Economics and Environmental Policy GEOG 424-3 Social Geography of Northern Communities Outdoor Education and Leadership EDUC 101-3 Introduction to Education EDUC 201-3 Education Theory and Practice ENVS 101-3 Introduction to Environmental Citizenship ORTM 408-3** The Psychology of Recreation and Tourism ORTM 409-3** Critical Approaches to Outdoor Recreation Activities One of: ANTH 405-3 Landscapes, Place and Culture BIOL 350-3 Ethnobotany BIOL 333-3 Field School ENVS 306-3 Human Ecology ENVS 325-3 Global Environmental Change: Science and Policy HIST 421-(3-6) Topics in Environmental History NREM 333-3 Field Applications in Resource Management Indigenous/Cultural Tourism FNST 100-3 The Aboriginal Peoples of Canada or HIST 110-3 Indigena FNST 203-3 Introduction to Traditional Environmental Knowledge One of: FNST 215-3 Issues in External Relations for Contemporary Indigenous Peoples FNST 217-3 Contemporary Challenges Facing Aboriginal Communities ENPL 208-3 First Nations Community and Environmental Planning Two of: BIOL 350-3 Ethnobotany ENPL 409-3 Advanced First Nations Community and Environmental Planning GEOG 301-3 Cultural Geography GEOG 403-3 Aboriginal Geography HIST 330-3 Lectures in Indigenous History NORS 321-3 Peoples and Cultures of the Circumpolar World or HIST 354-3 The Circumpolar World POLS 332-3 Community Development One of: ORTM 403-3** International Dimensions in Recreation and Tourism ORTM 407-3** Recreation, Tourism and Communities ORTM 414-3** Polar Tourism and Recreation Environment and Society ENVS 101-3 Introduction to Environmental Citizenship ENPL 205-3 Environment and Society or ENPL 208-3 First Nations Community and Environmental Planning One of: GEOG 204-3 Introduction to GIS for the Social Sciences GEOG 205-3 Cartography and Geomatics GEOG 300-3 Geographic Information Systems One of:

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ENPL 304-3 Mediation, Negotiation and Public Participation ENVS 326-3 Natural Resources, Environmental Issues and Public Engagement NREM 306 -3 Society, Policy and Administration Two of: ENPL 301-3 Sustainable Communities: Structure and Sociology ENVS 306-3 Human Ecology ENVS 309-3 Gender and Environmental Studies GEOG 305-3 Political Ecology ANTH 405-3 Landscapes, Place and Culture GEOG 420-3 Geographies of Environmental Justice GEOG 424-3 Social Geography of Northern Communities HIST 421-(3-6) Topics in Environmental History Course Prerequisites Students should review all proposed course selections in advance to make sure course prerequisites are taken where needed. **Electives and Academic Breadth Electives at any level in any subject sufficient to ensure completion of a minimum of 1220 credit hours including any additional credits necessary to meet the Academic Breadth requirement of the University (see Academic Regulation 15). **NOTE: The text proposed for this section was the following; however, by motion of Senate (motion S-201301.16A), it will not be revised until an associated motion to change the breadth requirement is approved by Senate: Electives and Academic Breadth Electives at any level in any subject sufficient to ensure completion of a minimum of 1220 credit hours including any additional credits necessary to meet the Academic Breadth requirement of the University (see Academic Regulation 15). Optional Streams The following streams in the Nature-Based Tourism degree provide students with the opportunity to focus course selections, towards possible career options. Students are not required to follow these particular streams. Courses with NOLS prefixes in the Outdoor Education and Leadership stream are taught through a partnership agreement with the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS). Students must enrol in a NOLS field-based program in order to access these courses, and there are additional tuition costs for such a program. Tourism Marketing Stream COMM 100-3 Introduction to Canadian Business ECON 100-3 Microeconomics COMM 230-3 Organizational Behaviour COMM 240-3 Introduction to Marketing COMM 302-3 Entrepreneurship COMM 342-3 Services Marketing COMM 343-3 Behavioural Marketing ORTM 408-3 The Psychology of Recreation and Tourism At least two of: COMM 441-3 International Marketing COMM 442-3 Marketing Strategy COMM 449-3 Advanced Topics in Marketing Indigenous/Cultural Tourism Stream FNST 100-3 The Aboriginal Peoples of Canada FNST 217-3 Contemporary Challenges Facing Aboriginal Communities ENPL 208-3 First Nations Community and Environmental Planning NREM 303-3 First Nations’ Approaches to Resource Management ORTM 306-3 Indigenous Tourism and Recreation POLS 332-3 Community Development ENPL 409-3 Advanced First Nations Community and Environmental Planning GEOG 403-3 Aboriginal Geography

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ORTM 403-3 International Dimensions in Recreation and Tourism ORTM 407-3 Recreation, Tourism and Communities ORTM 414-3 Polar Tourism and Recreation Outdoor Education and Leadership Stream ENVS 101-3 Introduction to Environmental Citizenship EDUC 101-3 Introduction to Education EDUC 201-3 Education Theory and Practice ORTM 202-3 Ecotourism and Adventure Tourism ORTM 301-3 Environmental Interpretation ORTM 332-3 Outdoor Education and Leadership ORTM 333-3 Field School ORTM 433-(1-6) Field School II NOLS 100-4 Natural History of Regional Ecosystems NOLS 300-2 Environmental Ethics, Leave No Trace and Leadership NOLS 301-2 Group Leadership Techniques NOLS 302 (2-6) Wilderness Skills Practicum NOLS 303-2 Risk Management, Assessment and Decision Making BA Honours – Nature-Based Tourism Management The Honours in Nature-Based Tourism Management offers students a higher level of education and substantial research experience for proceeding to postgraduate studies. To be admitted to enter the Honours degree pProgram, students must have completed 60 credit hours and obtained a minimum Cumulative GPA of 3.33. Attaining the minimum requirement will not guarantee admission entry into the Honours pProgram, which will be at the discretion of the Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Management Program. Maintenance of a Cumulative GPA of 3.33 is required to remain in the Honours pProgram. Honours students are required to must complete the degree requirements for the BA in Nature-Based Tourism Management. In additional, each student must also complete an additional 6 credit hours in the form of an undergraduate thesis (NRES 430-6) under the supervision of a faculty member. Note: Students are responsible to find their own undergraduate thesis research supervisor. Faculty members are under no obligation to supervise hHonours students. Minor in Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Management The minor in Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Management is designed to afford students an opportunity to gain foundational knowledge in tourism and recreation while pursuing another major. The minor requires students to take a total of 18 credit hours. The minor has three required courses basic to the field of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Management (nine 9 credit hours) and a set of elective courses (minimum of nine 9 credit hours). A maximum of two courses (six 6 credit hours) used to fulfill program requirements for a major (or another minor) may also be used to fulfill requirements for this minor. Required Courses ORTM 100-3 Leisure in LifeFoundations of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism One of:

ORTM 200-3 Sustainable Recreation and Tourism ORTM 202-3 Ecotourism and Adventure Tourism ORTM 205-3 Outdoor Skills and Leadership ORTM 204-3 Visitor Behavior ORTM 300-3 Recreation and Tourism Impacts

Elective Courses Nine credit hours from the following list with a minimum of six 6 credit hours at the 400 level:

ORTM 301-3 Environmental Interpretation ORTM 305-3 Protected Area Planning and Management ORTM 306-3 Indigenous Tourism and Recreation ORTM 332-3 Outdoor, Education and Leadership Environmental, and Experiential Education

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ORTM 403-3 International Dimensions in Recreation and Tourism ORTM 407-3 Recreation, Tourism and Communities ORTM 408-3 The Psychology of Recreation and Tourism ORTM 412-3 Issues and Trends in Recreation and Tourism ORTM 414-3 Polar Tourism and Recreation ORTM 409-3 Critical Approaches to Outdoor Recreation Activities

S-201301.17 Changes to Program Requirements — BSc Natural Resources Management (Major in Outdoor

Recreation and Conservation and Minor in Forest Recreation) Ryan That, on the recommendation of the Senate Committee on Academic Policy and Planning, the program

requirements for the BSc Natural Resources Management (Major in Outdoor Recreation and Conservation and the Minor in Forest Recreation), on pages 159-161, 162 of the 2012/2013 undergraduate calendar, be revised as proposed. Effective date: September 2013

It was noted that another motion associated with these two motions (to change the breadth requirement for ORTM) had been postponed at the last SCAPP meeting as a result of there being nobody from the program in attendance to respond to questions. It was thus asked whether this motion should also be postponed until that motion was dealt with by SCAPP. It was subsequently decided that the motion need not be postponed, but the following motion was proposed: S-201301.17A: Ryan / Deo That the section regarding the breadth requirement (on page 134 of 225 of the Senate meeting package) not be stricken from the calendar text as requested until the associated motion to change the breadth requirement is approved by Senate. CARRIED. A Senator from the Department of Geography noted that many of the titles for the Geography courses in the updated calendar text being proposed were out of date. The Program Chair agreed to make these revisions. The main motion, with the approved amendments to the calendar text, was also CARRIED.


Major in Outdoor Recreation and Conservation This BSc Major in Outdoor Recreation and Conservation focuses on the natural and social human dimensions of outdoor recreation and conservation planning and management within an integrated natural resource management framework. Emphasis in this major is placed on planning and managing environmentally and culturally sensitive recreation and conservation opportunities in natural environment settings. Northern British Columbia provides an unparalleled setting for learning, teaching, and researching the various aspects of outdoor recreation and conservation management. British Columbia has a large land base and a range of natural environments that support a vast array of dispersed and concentrated outdoor recreation opportunities. The program examines the components of planning and managing recreation opportunities through the study of such subject areas as ecology, integrated resource management, planning, protected areas management, tourism management, environmental studies and geography (e.g., GIS). Undergraduate students are required to take a minimum of 12 Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Management courses (36 credit hours). Of these, 9 courses are upper division. Students must complete a minimum of 120 credit hours through (a) the common degree requirements, (b) the Area of Specialization requirements and (c) elective credit hours in any subject. The minimum requirement for the completion of a Bachelor of Science with a major in Outdoor Recreation and Conservation is 120 credit hours.

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Program Requirement Common Degree Requirements Lower-Division Requirement 100 Level BIOL 101-4 Introductory Biology I BIOL 102-4 Introductory Biology II CHEM 100-3 General Chemistry I CHEM 101-3 General Chemistry II

or PSYC 101-3 Psychology as a Science or PHYS 100-4 Introduction to Physics I

ECON 100-3 Microeconomics or ENVS 101-3 Introduction to Environmental Citizenship or FNST 100-3 The Aboriginal Peoples of Canada or GEOG 100-3 Environments and People: The Geography of Natural Hazards

NREM 100-3* Field Skills ORTM 100-3 Leisure in Life Foundations of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Management Students with little or no computer experience are strongly encouraged to take CPSC 150-3 or CPSC 110-3. *Note: Applications for exemption from NREM 100-3 must be made within the first year of study in any Natural Resource Management major. 200 Level BIOL 201-3 Ecology ECON 205-3 Statistics for the Social and Management Sciences

or STAT 240-3 Basic Statistics GEOG 204-3 Introduction to GIS for the Social Sciences

or GEOG 205-3 Cartography and Geomatics or GEOG 300-3 Geographic Information Systems

NREM 203-3 Resource Inventories and Measurements or NREM 204-3 Introduction to Wildlife and Fisheries or GEOG 210-3 Geomorphology

NREM 210-4 Integrated Resource Management ORTM 200-3 Sustainable Recreation and Tourism ORTM 205-3 Outdoor Skills and Leadership ORTM 204-3 Visitor Behaviour Upper-Division Requirement Six credit hours from the following: ORTM 306-3 Indigenous Tourism and Recreation ORTM 332-3 Outdoor Education and Leadership ORTM 403-3 International Dimensions in Recreation and Tourism ORTM 407-3 Recreation, Tourism and Communities ORTM 408-3 The Psychology of Recreation and Tourism ORTM 414-3 Polar Tourism and Management ORTM 433 (1-6) Field School II ORTM 440 (2-6) Internship ORTM 498 (1-3) Special Topics ORTM 499 (1-6) Independent Study NOLS 300-2 Environmental Ethics, Leave No Trace and Leadership NOLS 301-2 Group Leadership Techniques NOLS 302 (2-6) Wilderness Skills Practicum NOLS 303-2 Risk Management, Assessment and Decision Making Only 3 credit hours of any combination of ORTM 332, ORTM 433, ORTM 440, ORTM 498, ORTM 499 and NOLS prefixed courses can count towards this category. Any additional credit can be used as elective credit. 300 Level ENPL 305-3 Environmental Impact Assessment NREM 303-3 First Nations’ Approaches to Resource Management

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NREM 306-3 Society, Policy and Administration ORTM 300-3 Recreation and Tourism Impacts ORTM 301-3 Environmental Interpretation ORTM 305-3 Protected Area Planning and Management ORTM 310-3 Research Methods and Analysis ORTM 332-3 Outdoor, Environmental, and Experiential Education ORTM 333-3 Field School One of:

BIOL 301-3 Systematic Botany or FSTY 201-4 Plant Systems

BIOL 307-3 Ichthyology and Herpetology BIOL 308-3 Ornithology and Mammalogy GEOG 300-3 Geographic Information Systems

400 Level NREM 400-4 Natural Resources Planning NREM 411-3 Environmental and Professional Ethics ORTM 400-3 Conservation Area Design and Management ORTM 410-3 Research Methods and Analysis ORTM 412-3 Issues and Trends in Recreation and Tourism One of:

BIOL 404-3 Plant Ecology BIOL 411-3 Conservation Biology BIOL 412-3 Wildlife Ecology BIOL 420-3 Animal Behaviour ENVS 325-3 Global Environmental Change: Science and Policy NREM 410-3 Watershed Management GEOG 432-3 Remote Sensing

Two of: Six credit hours from the following: ORTM 306-3* Indigenous Tourism and Recreation ORTM 332-3 Outdoor Education and Leadership ORTM 403-3* International Dimensions in Recreation and Tourism ORTM 407-3* Recreation, Tourism and Communities ORTM 408-3* The Psychology of Recreation and Tourism ORTM 409-3* Critical Approaches to Outdoor Recreation Activities ORTM 414-3* Polar Tourism and Recreation ORTM 433 (1-6) Field School II ORTM 440 (2-6) Internship ORTM 498 (1-3) Special Topics ORTM 499 (1-6) Independent Study NOLS 300-2 Environmental Ethics, Leave No Trace and Leadership NOLS 301-2 Group Leadership Techniques NOLS 302 (2-6) Wilderness Skills Practicum NOLS 303-2 Risk Management, Assessment and Decision Making Only 3 credit hours of any combination of ORTM 332, ORTM 433, ORTM 440, ORTM 498, ORTM 499 and NOLS prefixed courses can count towards this category. Any additional credit can be used as elective credit. *Note: Students should note that some senior-level ORTM classes are offered in alternating years. Area of Specialization Students must choose one of the following Areas of Specialization. Courses used to fulfill common degree requirements above may not be used to satisfy an Area of Specialization requirement.

1. Environmental Design and Planning 2. Conservation Education 3. Natural Science 4. Applications of Recreation and Tourism

Environmental Design and Planning ENPL 104-3 Introduction to Planning ENPL 204-3 Principles and Practices of Planning

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BIOL 411-3 Conservation Biology One of:

ENPL 304-3 Mediation, Negotiation and Public Participation ENVS 326-3 Natural Resources, Environmental Issues and Public Engagement NREM 306 -3 Society, Policy and Administration

One of: ENPL 303-3 Spatial Planning with Geographical Information Systems (GIS) ENPL 415-3 Ecological Design GEOG 432-3 Remote Sensing NREM 410-3 Watershed Management

Conservation Education EDUC 101-3 Introduction to Education EDUC 201-3 Education Theory and Practice ENVS 101-3 Introduction to Environmental Citizenship ORTM 409-3* Critical Approaches to Outdoor Recreation Activities One of:

FSTY 201-4 Plant Systems BIOL 301-3 Systematic Botany BIOL 307-3 Ichthyology and Herpetology BIOL 308-3 Ornithology and Mammalogy ENVS 325-3 Global Environmental Change: Science and Policy

One of:

BIOL 404-3 Plant Ecology BIOL 411-3 Conservation Biology BIOL 412-3 Wildlife Ecology BIOL 420-3 Animal Behaviour GEOG 432-3 Remote Sensing NREM 410-3 Watershed Management

Natural Science NREM 204-3 Introduction to Wildlife and Fisheries FSTY 201-4 Plant Systems

or BIOL 204-3 Plant Biology BIOL 411-3 Conservation Biology

Three of:

BIOL 202-3 Invertebrate Zoology BIOL 301-3 Systematic Botany BIOL 302-3 Limnology BIOL 304-3 Plants, Society and the Environment BIOL 307-3 Ichthyology and Herpetology BIOL 308-3 Ornithology and Mammalogy BIOL 318-3 Fungi and Lichens BIOL 322-3 Entomology BIOL 333-3 Field School BIOL 350-3 Ethnobotany BIOL 402-3 Aquatic Plants BIOL 404-3 Plant Ecology BIOL 412-3 Wildlife Ecology BIOL 420-3 Animal Behaviour BIOL 421-3 Insects, Fungi and Society ENVS 325-3 Global Environmental Change: Science and Policy NREM 333-3 Field Applications in Resource Management

Applications of Recreation and Tourism ORTM 202-3 Ecotourism and Adventure Tourism Six credit hours of:

ORTM 306-3* Indigenous Tourism and Recreation

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ORTM 403-3* International Dimensions in Recreation and Tourism ORTM 407-3* Recreation, Tourism and Communities ORTM 408-3* The Psychology of Recreation and Tourism ORTM 409-3* Critical Approaches to Outdoor Recreation Activities ORTM 414-3* Polar Tourism and Recreation ORTM 433 (1-6) Field Experience II ORTM 440 (2-6) Internship ORTM 498 (1-3) Special Topics ORTM 499 (1-6) Independent Study

Two of: BIOL 204-3 Plant Biology BIOL 301-3 Systematic Botany BIOL 304-3 Plants, Society and the Environment BIOL 307-3 Ichthyology and Herpetology BIOL 308-3 Ornithology and Mammalogy BIOL 318-3 Fungi and Lichens BIOL 333-3 Field School BIOL 350-3 Ethnobotany ENVS 306-3 Human Ecology ENVS 325-3 Global Environmental Change: Science and Policy NREM 333-3 Field Applications in Resource Management BIOL 404-3 Plant Ecology BIOL 411-3 Conservation Biology BIOL 420-3 Animal Behaviour

**Electives and Academic Breadth Elective credit hours as necessary to ensure completion of a minimum of 120 credit hours including any additional credits necessary to meet the Academic Breadth requirement of the University (see Academic Regulation 15). **NOTE: The text proposed for this section was the following; however, by motion of Senate (motion S-201301.17A), it will not be revised until an associated motion to change the breadth requirement is approved by Senate: Electives and Academic Breadth Requirements Electives at any level in any subject sufficient to ensure completion of a minimum of 120 credit hours including any additional credits necessary to meet the Academic Breadth requirement of the University (see Academic Regulation 15). Optional Stream The following stream in the Outdoor Recreation and Conservation major provides students with the opportunity to focus course selections towards a leadership and outdoor education career path. Courses with NOLS prefixes are taught through a partnership agreement with the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS). Students must enrol in a NOLS field-based program in order to access these courses, and there are additional tuition costs for such a program. Students are not required to follow this particular stream. Outdoor Education and Leadership Stream ENVS 101-3 Introduction to Environmental Citizenship EDUC 101-3 Introduction to Education EDUC 201-3 Education Theory and Practice ORTM 202-3 Ecotourism and Adventure Tourism ORTM 301-3 Environmental Interpretation ORTM 332-3 Outdoor Education and Leadership ORTM 333-3 Field School ORTM 433-(1-6) Field School II NOLS 100-4 Natural History of Regional Ecosystems NOLS 300-2 Environmental Ethics, Leave No Trace and Leadership NOLS 301-2 Group Leadership Techniques NOLS 302 (2-6) Wilderness Skills Practicum NOLS 303-2 Risk Management, Assessment and Decision Making BSc Honours – Outdoor Recreation and Conservation

DEL

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The Honours in Natural Resource Management (Outdoor Recreation and Conservation) offers students a higher level of education and substantial research experience for proceeding to postgraduate studies. To be admitted to enter the Honours degree pProgram, students must have completed 60 credit hours and obtained a minimum Cumulative GPA of 3.33. Attaining the minimum requirement will not guarantee admission entry into the Honours pProgram, which will be at the discretion of the Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Management Program. Maintenance of a Cumulative GPA of 3.33 is required to remain in the Honours pProgram. Honours students are required to complete the degree requirements for the BSc in NRM (Outdoor Recreation and Conservation). In addition, each student must also complete an additional 6 credit hours in the form of an undergraduate thesis (NRES 430-6) under the supervision of a faculty member. Note: Students are responsible to find their own undergraduate thesis research supervisor. Faculty members are under no obligation to supervise hHonours students. [ENTRY for Major in Wildlife and Fisheries and Minor in Earth Sciences OMITTED] Minor in Forest Recreation The Minor in Forest Recreation provides natural resource management students and others with an opportunity to gain a foundation and expertise in the specialized aspects of forest recreation while pursuing another major. The minor requires students to take a total of 18 credit hours. The minor has three required courses basic to the field of Forest Recreation (nine 9 credit hours) and a set of elective courses (minimum of nine 9 credit hours). Required Courses ORTM 100-3 Leisure in Life Foundations of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism ORTM 200-3 Sustainable Recreation and Tourism ORTM 300-3 Recreation and Tourism Impacts Elective Courses Nine credit hours from the following list with a minimum of three 3 credit hours at the 400 level: ORTM 301-3 Environmental Interpretation ORTM 202-3 Ecotourism and Adventure Tourism ORTM 305-3 Protected Area Planning and Management ORTM 306-3 Indigenous Tourism and Recreation ORTM 332-3 Outdoor Education and Leadership ORTM 400-3 Recreation and Tourism Ecology, Management and Design ORTM 407-3 Recreation, Tourism and Communities ORTM 412-3 Issues and Trends in Outdoor Recreation and Tourism ORTM 409-3 Critical Approaches to Outdoor Recreation Activities ORTM 498-(1-3) Special Topics ORTM 499-(1-6) Independent Study A maximum of two courses (six 6 credit hours) used to fulfill program requirements for a major (or another minor) may also be used to fulfill requirements for this minor. S-201301.18 Course Deletion — ORTM 204-3 Whitcombe That, on the recommendation of the Senate Committee on Academic Policy and Planning, the course

ORTM 204-3 Visitor Behaviour, on page 265 of the 2012/2013 undergraduate calendar, be deleted as proposed. Effective date: September 2013

CARRIED (consent agenda). S-201301.19

Course Deletion — ORTM 301-3 Whitcombe That, on the recommendation of the Senate Committee on Academic Policy and Planning, the course

ORTM 301-3 Environmental Interpretation, on page 265 of the 2012/2013 undergraduate calendar, be deleted as proposed. Effective date: September 2013

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S-201301.20 New Course Approval — ORTM 205-3 Whitcombe That, on the recommendation of the Senate Committee on Academic Policy and Planning, the new

course ORTM 205-3 Outdoor Skills and Leadership be approved as proposed. Proposed semester of first offering: September 2013



This course focuses on the development of outdoor skills and leadership used in providing travel and recreation experiences in natural settings. Students develop skills in planning and managing outdoor activities. Typical topics include communication, risk management, group dynamics, coaching, leadership styles, and environmental ethics. Students are expected to come with basic personal equipment and outdoor clothing suitable to the season.

S-201301.21 New Course Approval — ORTM 409-3 Whitcombe That, on the recommendation of the Senate Committee on Academic Policy and Planning, the new

course ORTM 409-3 Critical Approaches to Outdoor Recreation Activities be approved as proposed. Proposed semester of first offering: September 2013



This seminar course critically questions and creatively reconsiders the nature of outdoor recreation activities as related to contemporary, and interrelated, social and environmental issues. The course is firmly grounded in recreation and leisure studies literature offering anthropological, critical, historical, and socio-ecological interpretations of particular activities (e.g., canoeing, rock climbing, mountaineering), and involving concepts such as identity, place, skill, and community. The course may involve practical experiences and field trips to inform academic content, but these are not the focus. Prerequisites: ORTM 100-3 and any 300-level ORTM course, or permission of the instructor.

S-201301.22 Changes to Degree Requirements — Bachelor of Health Sciences Whitcombe That, on the recommendation of the Senate Committee on Academic Policy and Planning, the changes

to the degree requirements for the Bachelor of Health Sciences (removal of BCMB 307-3 and move POLS 403-3 from a required course to credit option) be approved as proposed. Effective date: September 2013 CARRIED.


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General Requirements To be awarded the BHSc degree, students are required to complete 122 credit hours of University-level courses. This consists of 59 56 credit hours of common requirements for all BHSc students, with the remainder coming from the following Majors, and electives:

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Biomedical Studies: Students take 48 45 credit hours of courses from the Biomedical Studies major and 15 21 elective credit hours.

Community and Population Health - Aboriginal and Rural Health: Students take 33 30 credit hours from the common course requirements for both Community and Population Health Majors, as well as a minimum of 12 credit hours (6 specified, 6 with some choice) in Aboriginal and Rural Health-related courses. The remaining 18 21 credit hours are obtained from elective credit hours.

Community and Population Health - Environmental Health: Students take 33 30 credit hours from the common course requirements for both Community and Population Health Majors, as well as a minimum of 12 credit hours (6 specified, 6 with some choice) in Environmental Health-related courses. The remaining 18 21 credit hours are obtained from elective credit hours.

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4th year - 12 9 credit hours HHSC 451-3 Health Sciences Research Project

HHSC 471-3 Aboriginal Health and Chronic Disease

POLS 403-3 Social and Health Policy and Administration

PSYC 409-3 Advanced Health Psychology

Major in Biomedical Studies Students pursuing a major in Biomedical Studies are required to complete the following 48 45 credit hours of courses. It is recommended that students take the courses listed below in the year of study indicated:

3rd and 4th years – 9 6 credit hours

BIOL 311-3 Cell and Molecular Biology

BCMB 306-3 Intermediary Metabolism

BCMB 307-3 Proteins

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Major in Community and Population Health-Aboriginal and Rural Health Students must take: ENPL 313-3 Rural Community Economic Development FNST 315-3 Aboriginal Health Management Students must take an additional 6 credit hours from the following list (please note that some of these courses may require additional prerequisites): ANTH 200-3 Biological Anthropology ANTH 201-3 Medical Anthropology ECON 410-3 Health Economics POLS 403-3 Social and Health Policy and Administration PSYC 417-3 Behaviour Modification SOCW 440-3 Social Work and Mental Health SOCW 441-3 Social Work and Substance Abuse SOCW 443-3 Medical Social Work

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Major in Community and Population Health-Environmental Health Students must take: ENPL 205-3 Environment and Society ENSC 308-3 Northern Contaminated Environments Students must take an additional 6 credit hours from the following list (please note that some of these courses may require additional prerequisites): ECON 410-3 Health Economics ENPL 208-3 First Nations Community and Environmental Planning ENPL 304-3 Mediation, Negotiation and Public Participation ENVS 306-3 Human Ecology HIST 360-3 An Introduction to Environmental History HHSC 430-3 Toxicology and Environmental Health INTS 470-3 International Environmental Policy NREM 306-3 Society, Policy and Administration or POLS 334-3 Society, Policy and Administration of Natural Resources POLS 403-3 Social and Health Policy and Administration

S-201301.23 Changes to Program Requirements — Bachelor of Health Sciences (Community and Population

Health Majors) Tait That, on the recommendation of the Senate Committee on Academic Policy and Planning, the changes

to the program requirements (addition of ENVS 306-3 Human Ecology to the course requirements) for the Community and Population Health majors of the Bachelor of Health Sciences be approved as proposed. Effective date: September 2013 CARRIED.


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4th year - 6 credit hours HHSC 421-3 Medical Geography or ENVS 306-3 Human Ecology HHSC 473-3 Health Promotion

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Major in Community and Population Health – Environmental Health Students must take: ENPL 205-3 Environment and Society ENSC 308-3 Northern Contaminated Environments Students must take an additional 6 credit hours from the following list (please note that some of these courses may require additional prerequisites): ECON 410-3 Health Economics ENPL 208-3 First Nations Community and Environmental Planning ENPL 304-3 Mediation, Negotiation and Public Participation ENVS 306-3 Human Ecology HIST 360-3 An Introduction to Environmental History

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HHSC 430-3 Toxicology & and Environmental Health INTS 470-3 International Environmental Policy NREM 306-3 Society, Policy and Administration or POLS 334-3 Society, Policy and Administration of Natural Resources

S-201301.24 Changes to Calendar Description — Northern Collaborative Baccalaureate Nursing Program

(Immunization Recommendations) Whitcombe That, on the recommendation of the Senate Committee on Academic Policy and Planning, the changes

to the calendar description for the Northern Collaborative Baccalaureate Nursing Program (Immunization recommendations), on page 172 of the 2012/2013 undergraduate calendar, be approved as proposed. Effective date: September 2013



Immunization and CPR Certification All students accepted into the NCBNP are sent documentation and information regarding immunization policies. Once accepted into to the Program, all students must submit: • record of immunization status. Current status for the following immunizations is strongly recommended:

diphtheria, tetanus, poliomyelitis, measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis B and varicella. A Mantoux test (PPD) for tuberculosis is also strongly recommended. Completed immunization forms must be submitted to the Admissions Office at the institution the student is currently attending prior to Sept 30 in the first year of attendance. Failure to do so may result in the student not being allowed to practice in the clinical setting.

• A record of immunization status. The following immunizations are strongly recommended and the current status of each is to be submitted:

Diphtheria, tetanus, poliomyelitis, measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis B and varicella. A Mantoux test (PPD) for tuberculosis Meningococcal C conjugate for those born on or after January 1, 1988 Yearly Influenza vaccine. Submission deadline to be announced annually based on release date

of vaccine. Completed immunization forms must be submitted to the Admissions Office at the institution the student is currently attending prior to Sept 30 in the first year of attendance. Failure to do so may result in the student not being allowed to practice in the clinical setting.

• dDocumentation of CPR certification, level C, which must be successfully maintained throughout the program. Proof of CPR certification (and re-certification, as needed) must be submitted prior to commencement of classes.

• CPR must be recertified every two years regardless of expiry date on the card. S-201301.25

Changes to Calendar Description — BSc Honours – Psychology Ryan That, on the recommendation of the Senate Committee on Academic Policy and Planning, the

change(s) to the calendar description for BSc Honours – Psychology, on page 181 of the 2012/2013 undergraduate calendar, be approved as proposed. Effective date: September 2013 A Senator asked whether the CASHS honours programs met the requirements of the CSAM policy on honours degree requirements. The Chair of the Department of Psychology responded that she did not know, as she was unfamiliar with the CSAM honours degree policy requirements. It was suggested that the matter of an institution-wide policy regarding honours degree requirements be discussed at the next meeting of SCAPP. Dr. Dale agreed to add this matter as an agenda item for the next meeting of SCAPP.

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CARRIED.

Action: Ms. Myers to add this item to the agenda for the next meeting of SCAPP.


Each student must complete a thesis project [(PSYC 490-3 (Honours Thesis I), and PSYC 495-3 (Honours Thesis II)] under the supervision of a faculty member. Admission Entry to the Honours Program takes place after the end of the second year (i.e., upon completion of at least 60 credit hours) and requires a minimum Cumulative GPA of 3.33 calculated on the last 60 credit hours completed at the time of declaration to the Honours Program. Attaining the minimum requirement does not guarantee admission entry to the Honours Program, which will be at the discretion of the Department. To remain in the Honours Program students must maintain a minimum Semester Cumulative GPA of 3.33 to be calculated at the end of each semester as well as receive no grade lower than a C+ in any course after admittance entry to the Honours Program. S-201301.26 Renewal of Exchange Agreement — University of Dundee and the University of Northern British

Columbia Hutchings That, on the recommendation of the Senate Committee on Academic Policy and Planning, the renewal

of Memorandum of Agreement between the University of Dundee and the University of Northern British Columbia be approved as proposed. Effective date: January 2013 A Senator noted that, in this agreement (on page 167 of 225 of the Senate meeting package), there was a phrase which read “examination of issues related to XXXXXX” and that this should be amended before the agreement goes forward. CARRIED.

“For Information” Items: SCAPP201301.12 Changes to Calendar Course Description and Prerequisites — BCMB 401-3 Whitcombe That the changes to the calendar course description and prerequisites for BCMB 401-3 Oncology, on

page 194 of the 2012/2013 undergraduate calendar, be approved as proposed. Effective date: September 2013



BCMB 401-3 Basic Science of Oncology This is a lecture-based course designed to provide insight into our basic understanding of the biological chemistry of cancer. Major topics include chemical carcinogenesis, genomic instability, oncogenes and tumor suppressor genes, cell growth, apoptosis, tumor progression and metastasis, tumor angiogenesis, hormones, viruses, and drug resistance. This course also provides an in-depth look at the advanced technology used in controlling the disease, including immunotherapy and therapeutic approaches in for controlling gene expression. Prerequisites: BCMB 330-3 or CHEM 330-3 BIOL 311-3 with a minimum grade of C in all prerequisite courses Precluded: CHEM 405-3

SCAPP201301.13 Changes to Course Prerequisites — BCMB 402-3 Whitcombe

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That the change(s) to the course prerequisite for BCMB 402-3 Macromolecular Structure, on page 195 of the 2012/2013 undergraduate calendar, be approved as proposed. Effective date: September 2013



BCMB 402-3 Macromolecular Structure This is a lecture-based course designed to provide students with an understanding of the theory behind structural techniques used in biochemical laboratories. Topics include X-ray crystallography, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy and electron microscopy. Students are expected to develop an understanding of the theory and application of these techniques and technical considerations. Students also learn how to judge the quality of data. Prerequisites: ( CHEM 307 Minimum Grade of C or BCMB 307 Minimum Grade of C ) and ( CHEM 330 Minimum Grade of C or BCMB 330 Minimum Grade of C ) CHEM 204-3 with a minimum grade of C

SCAPP201301.14 Changes to Calendar Course Description and Prerequisites — BCMB 403-3 Whitcombe That the changes to the calendar course description and prerequisites for BCMB 403-3 Advanced

Nucleic Acids, on page 195 of the 2012/2013 undergraduate calendar, be approved as proposed. Effective date: September 2013



BCMB 403-3 Advanced Nucleic Acids This is a lecture-based course designed to provide in-depth knowledge on advanced topics in nucleic acid biochemistry. Topics include mechanistic analysis of nucleic acid metabolism; the RNA world hypothesis and theories of the origin of life; epigenetics; specificity and role of polymerases and repair pathways; replication and recombination mechanisms; RNA structural motifs and physical processing in gene expression; structure and function of non-coding RNA; silencing and micro RNA; catalytic RNA molecules; and technological applications of RNA molecules. Prerequisites: BCMB 330-3 or CHEM 330-3 CHEM 204-3 with a minimum grade of C in all prerequisite courses Precluded: CHEM 405-3 SCAPP201301.16

Changes to Course Title and Calendar Course Description — ENSC 302-3 Whitcombe That the change(s) to the course title and calendar course description for ENSC 302-3 Energy

Development, on page 228 of the 2012/2013 undergraduate calendar, be approved as proposed. Effective date: September 2013



ENSC 302-3 Low Carbon Energy Development This course provides aAn overview of different types low-carbon energy sources uses and the environmental consequences of development. The course will covers global resources, with a focus on energy development in Western Canada British Columbia with respect to oil, gas, hydro, and coal. Alternative energy futures will also be examined. Topics include environmental, economic and social aspects of nuclear, bioenergy, solar, geothermal, wind, hydro, and ocean energy.

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Prerequisites: 30 credit hours Precluded: ENPL 302-3

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SCAPP201301.17 Changes to Calendar Course Description and Prerequisites — ENSC 418-3 Whitcombe That the change(s) to the course description and prerequisites for ENSC 418-3 Environmental

Measurement and Analysis, on page 229 of the 2012/2013 undergraduate calendar, be approved as proposed. Effective date: September 2013



ENSC 418-3 Environmental Measurement and Analysis This is a capstone course for Environmental Science and Environmental Engineering Majors. It is a quantitative laboratory and field-based course focusing on advanced environmental measurement and analysis of atmospheric, aquatic, and terrestrial systems. The approach is integrative and problem-oriented; students may examine natural and/or managed systems, including engineered systems (e.g., waste management) and systems impacted by anthropogenic activity (e.g., contamination.). Prerequisites: STAT 240-3 or STAT 371-3, ENSC308-3 or ENSC 200-3, 200 level 3 credit Chemistry, FSTY 205-3 or GEOG 210-3, and 90 credit hours or permission of the instructor Strongly recommended: BIOL 203-3, ENSC 201-3, ENSC 202-3, ENSC 308-3 Precluded: ENVS 418-3

SCAPP201301.18 Changes to Calendar Course Description and Prerequisites — ENSC 452-3 Whitcombe That the change(s) to the calendar course description and prerequisites for ENSC 452-3 Reclamation

and Remediation of Disturbed Environments, on page 229 of the 2012/2013 undergraduate calendar, be approved as proposed. Effective date: Immediately upon approval by Senate



ENSC 452-3 Reclamation and Remediation of Disturbed Environments This course takes an integrative, scientific approach to the remediation and reclamation of drastically disturbed environments. Industrial activity and chemical spills can result in the contamination of soil, surface water, and groundwater. In addition, some industrial activities such as mining can cause large scale disturbances to the landscape, potentially impacting both terrestrial and aquatic systems. The focus is on the remediation and reclamation of terrestrial systems, but aquatic systems will be are also included. Prerequisites: aAny second year 200-level 3-credit hour Chemistry course, FSTY 205-3, and 60 credit hours Recommended: ENSC 308-3 and FSTY 455-3

SCAPP201301.26 Changes to Course Title — ORTM 100-3 Whitcombe That the change(s) to the course title for ORTM 100-3 Leisure in Life, on page 265 of the 2012/2013

undergraduate calendar, be approved as proposed. Effective date: September 2013



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ORTM 100-3 Leisure in Life Foundations of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism This course introduces the foundations of outdoor recreation and tourism from the perspective of both the natural and social sciences. Content includes the history and philosophy of the concept of leisure, the role of leisure, recreation and tourism in students’ lives and Western culture, outdoor recreation and tourism in integrated resource management, and current delivery systems. Precluded: RRT 201-3 or RRT 203-3

SCAPP201301.27 Changes to Course Title and Calendar Course Description — ORTM 332-3 Whitcombe That the changes to the course title and calendar course description for ORTM 332-3 Outdoor

Education and Leadership, on page 266 of the 2012/2013 undergraduate calendar, be approved as proposed. Effective date: September 2013



ORTM 332-3 Outdoor, Education and Leadership Environmental, and Experiential Education This course explores theory and practice of pedagogy and leadership used in providing travel and recreation experiences in outdoor settings the historical, theoretical, and practical foundations of outdoor, environmental, and experiential education. It focuses on conventional and innovative applications and models of these techniques and philosophies for personal, social, and environmental learning. It bridges theory and practice in safe field-based learning environments. The physical setting as well as the semester in which the course is offered may alter course content from year to year. The course may be repeated when a substantial difference in curriculum exists. Prerequisites: Upper-division standing

SCAPP201301.28 Changes to Prerequisites — ORTM 407-3 Whitcombe That the change(s) to the prerequisites for ORTM 407-3 Recreation, Tourism and Communities, on

page 266 of the 2012/2013 undergraduate calendar, be approved as proposed. Effective date: September 2013



ORTM 407-3 Recreation, Tourism and Communities This course assesses the relationship between tourism and recreation and local communities as well as collaborative techniques for involving communities in tourism consultation processes. It covers topics such as the concepts of communities and stakeholders, hosts and guests, the relationship between community involvement and tourism, community attitudes towards tourism development and emerging approaches towards collaboration and partnerships. Prerequisites: ORTM 204-3 and aAny 300-level ORTM course or any 200-level ENPL course Precluded: ORTM 498-3 (2005-2007) Recreation, Tourism and Communities

SCAPP201301.29 Changes to Course Number (Year Level) and Prerequisites — ORTM 410-3 Whitcombe That the change(s) to the course number (year level) and prerequisites for ORTM 410-3 Research

Methods and Analysis, on page 266 of the 2012/2013 undergraduate calendar, be approved as proposed. Effective date: September 2013



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ORTM 410310-3 Research Methods and Analysis This course examines contemporary research approaches and methods using a variety of examples from the natural and social sciences focusing on outdoor recreation and tourism examples. Topics include the research process and quantitative and qualitative approaches to research. The class incorporates an applied project or projects for which data will be collected and analyzed in a mix of lab and lecture formats. Prerequisites: ORTM 300-3 and ECON 205-3 or STAT 240-3 or permission of the instructor Precluded: ORTM 410-3

SCAPP201301.33 Changes to Calendar Course Description / Prerequisites — NURS 329-1 Whitcombe That the changes to the calendar course description / prerequisites for NURS 329-1 Third Year

Objective Structured Clinical Examination be approved as proposed. Effective date: May 2013



NURS 329-1 Third Year Objective Structured Clinical Examination This course requires students to successfully complete a number of Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) scenarios as a prerequisite to commencing NURS 330-4 Extended Clinical Practicum II. An OSCE is a method of evaluation used to measure whether specific practice performance expectations are met, and to evaluate students’ clinical judgment and integration of theory and practice in standardized situations of simulated patient care. Thirty-six hours of structured nursing laboratory practice must be successfully completed no more than within eight months before the student of undertaking undertakes the OSCE. Lab hours must be approved by a lab an instructor. Prerequisites: aAll required 300-level nNursing courses in the NCBNP SCAPP201301.34

Changes to Calendar Course Description / Prerequisites — NURS 330-4 Whitcombe That the changes to the calendar course description / prerequisites for NURS 330-4 Extended Clinical

Practicum II, on page 261 of the 2012/2013 undergraduate calendar, be approved as proposed. Effective date: May 2013



NURS 330-4 Extended Clinical Practicum II This course provides the opportunity for consolidated clinical nursing practice with clients who have multiple health care needs. Previous clinical practice experience is considered when determining placement. The practicum occurs in various health care settings in northern BC. Thirty-six hours of structured nursing laboratory practice and NURS 329-1 must be successfully completed no more than eight months before the student undertakes NURS 330-4. Lab hours must be approved by a lab instructor. Prerequisites: NURS 329-1 Precluded: NURS 320-5

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9.1.1 S-201301.05 Approval of Motions on the Consent Agenda Whitcombe That the motions on the consent agenda, except for those removed for placement on the regular

agenda, be approved as presented. CARRIED.

9.2 Senate Committee on Research and Graduate Studies Bird / Dale “For Approval” Items: S-201301.27 New Course Approval — HHSC 760-3 Whitcombe That, on the recommendation of the Senate Committee on Research and Graduate Studies, the new

course HHSC 760-3 Field School in Human Ecology be approved as proposed. Proposed semester of first offering: May 2013



This field-school is an intensive, interdisciplinary course addressing themes including social-ecological systems, human-environment relationships and ecosystem approaches to health. The course includes class-based sessions and intensive field-based components relevant to the course theme and location, which differ from year to year. The field-school brings together colleagues in natural sciences, health sciences, social sciences, humanities, and beyond, who work in collaboration with interested parties and community members to address issues at the interface of environment, society and health. Prerequisites: Graduate standing Preclusions: NRES 760-3

S-201301.28 New Course Approval — NRES 760-3 Whitcombe That, on the recommendation of the Senate Committee on Research and Graduate Studies, the new

course NRES 760-3 Field School in Human Ecology be approved as proposed. Proposed semester of first offering: May 2013



This field-school is an intensive, interdisciplinary course addressing themes including social-ecological systems, human-environment relationships and ecosystem approaches to health. The course includes class-based sessions and intensive field-based components relevant to the course theme and location, which differ from year to year. The field-school brings together colleagues in natural sciences, health sciences, social sciences, humanities, and beyond, who work in collaboration with interested parties and community members to address issues at the interface of environment, society and health. Prerequisites: Graduate standing Preclusions: HHSC 760-3

S-201301.29 Changes to Requirements — MBA Degree (Required Courses for the First Year and Second

Year) Zahir That, on the recommendation of the Senate Committee on Research and Graduate Studies, the

changes to the MBA degree requirements (Required Courses for the First Year and Second Year), on page 61 in the 2012/2013 graduate calendar, be approved as proposed.

Effective date: September 2013 CARRIED.

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Required Courses for the First Year COMM 603-3 Business and Corporate Strategy COMM 610-3 Accounting COMM 620-3 Corporate Finance COMM 632-3 Organizational Behaviour COMM 640-3 Marketing COMM 650-3 Operations Management COMM 690-3 Northern Business Issues Canada’s Asia Pacific Gateway ECON 608-3 Managerial Economics COMM 651-3 Quantitative Decision Analysis Required Courses for the Second Year CHOOSE Option A or B Option A COMM 799-6 MBA Project Five of: COMM 701-3 Strategy Implementation COMM 703-3 International Business COMM 725-3 Financial Management COMM 735-3 Law, Governance and Ethics COMM 736-3 Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations COMM 755-3 Management of Technology COMM 751-3 Project Management Option B COMM 701-3 Strategy Implementation COMM 703-3 International Business COMM 725-3 Financial Management COMM 735-3 Law, Governance and Ethics COMM 736-3 Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations COMM 755-3 Management of Technology COMM 751-3 Project Management Required Project COMM 799-6 MBA Project

S-201301.30

Changes to the Name of the Tourism Stream of the Natural Resources and Environmental Studies MA Program

Whitcombe That, on the recommendation of the Senate Committee on Research and Graduate Studies, the

change(s) to the name of the Tourism stream of the Natural Resources and Environmental Studies (MA Program), on page 83 of the 2012/2013 graduate calendar, be approved as proposed.

Effective date: September 2013 CARRIED (consent agenda).

Details of the approved calendar text are as follows (for revisions, deleted text indicated by

strikethrough, new text indicated by underline, and [commentary, where included, in Courier New font within square brackets]):

Natural Resources and Environmental Studies (MA Program)

Chair of the Natural Resources and Environmental Studies Graduate Committee: Dr. Annie Booth Geography Gail Fondahl, Professor (Geography)

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Kevin Hall, Professor (Geography) Greg Halseth, Professor, and Canada Research Chair, Rural and Small Town Studies (Geography) Neil Hanlon, Associate Professor (Geography) Catherine Nolin, Associate Professor (Geography) Jueyi Sui, Associate Professor (Environmental Engineering) Roger Wheate, Associate Professor (Geography) Zoe Meletis, Assistant Professor (Geography) Environmental Studies Kevin Hall, Professor (Geography) Andrew D. Seidel, Professor (Environmental Planning) Annie Booth, Associate Professor (Ecosystem Science and Management) David Connell, Associate Professor (Environmental Planning) John Curry, Associate Professor (Environmental Planning) Balbinder Deo, Associate Professor (Business Management) Gail Fondahl, Associate Professor (Geography) Michael Murphy, Associate Professor (Political Science) and Canada Research Chair, Comparative Indigenous-State Relations Jueyi Sui, Associate Professor (Environmental Engineering) Tracey Summerville, Associate Professor (Political Science) Ken Wilkening, Associate Professor (International Studies) Loraine Lavalee, Assistant Professor (Psychology) Orland Wilkerson, Assistant Professor (Environmental Planning) Tourism Outdoor Recreation, Conservation and Tourism Patrick Maher, Associate Professor (Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Management) John Shultis, Associate Professor (Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Management) Pamela Wright, Associate Professor (Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Management) Website: http://www.unbc.ca/nres The Master of Arts in Natural Resources and Environmental Studies [MA(NRES)] offers students the opportunity to pursue studies of the social dimensions of human-environment interactions from a community-based or regional perspective. The degree is distinguished by its focus on human perspectives on historical and contemporary resource and environmental issues. It encourages the study of the social, cultural, ethical, economic and political dynamics of resource and land use, and environmental change in northern ecosystems. Students must choose from the following areas of study:

Environmental Studies

Geography

Tourism Outdoor Recreation, Conservation and Tourism

S-201301.31 Changes to the Name of the Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Management Stream of the Natural

Resources and Environmental Studies MSc Program Whitcombe That, on the recommendation of the Senate Committee on Research and Graduate Studies, the

change(s) to the name of the Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Management stream of the Natural Resources and Environmental Studies (MSc Program), on page 86 of the 2012/2013 graduate calendar, be approved as proposed.

Effective date: September 2013 CARRIED (consent agenda).

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Natural Resources & Environmental Studies (MSc Program)

Chair of the Natural Resources and Environmental Studies Graduate Committee: Dr. Annie Booth Biology Darwyn Coxson, Professor (Ecosystem Science and Management) Russell Dawson, Professor, and Canada Research Chair, Avian Ecology (Ecosystem Science and Management) Keith Egger, Professor (Ecosystem Science and Management) Arthur Fredeen, Professor (Ecosystem Science and Management) Michael Gillingham, Professor (Ecosystem Science and Management) Kathy Lewis, Professor (Ecosystem Science and Management) Staffan Lindgren, Professor (Ecosystem Science and Management) Hugues Massicotte, Professor (Ecosystem Science and Management) William McGill, Professor (Ecosystem Science and Management) Katherine Parker, Professor, and Ian McTaggart Cowan Muskwa Kechika Research Professor (Ecosystem and Science Management) Ellen Petticrew, Professor, and Forest Renewal BC Endowed Chair in Landscape Ecology (Geography) Mark Shrimpton, Professor (Ecosystem Science and Management) Philip Burton, Associate Professor (Ecosystem Science and Management) Scott Green, Associate Professor (Ecosystem Science and Management) Dezene Huber, Associate Professor Forest Entomology and Chemical Ecology (Ecosystem Science and Management) Christopher Johnson, Associate Professor (Ecosystem Science and Management) Brent Murray, Associate Professor (Ecosystem Science and Management) Ken A. Otter, Professor (Ecosystem Science and Management) Lisa Poirer, Assistant Professor (Ecosystem Science and Management) Jane Young, Assistant Professor (Ecosystem Science and Management) Environmental Science Joselito M. Arocena, Professor (Environmental Science and Engineering) Darwyn Coxson, Professor (Ecosystem Science and Management) Keith Egger, Professor (Ecosystem Science and Management) Arthur Fredeen, Professor (Ecosystem Science and Management) Kevin Hall, Professor (Geography) Peter Jackson, Professor (Environmental Science and Engineering) William McGill, Professor (Ecosystem Science and Management) Ellen Petticrew, Professor, and Forest Renewal BC Endowed Chair in Landscape Ecology (Geography) Ron Thring, Professor (Chemistry, Environmental Science and Engineering) Annie Booth, Associate Professor (Ecosystem Science and Management) John Curry, Associate Professor (Environmental Planning) Jianbing Li, Associate Professor (Environmental Engineering) Brian Menounos, Associate Professor (Geography) Philip Owens, Associate Professor, and Forest Renewal BC Endowed Chair in Landscape Ecology (Environmental Science) Michael Rutherford, Associate Professor (Environmental Science and Engineering) Paul Sanborn, Associate Professor (Ecosystem Science and Management) Jueyi Sui, Associate Professor (Environmental Engineering)

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Youmin Tang, Professor, and Canada Research Chair, Climate Prediction and Predictability (Environmental Science and Engineering) Todd Whitcombe, Associate Professor (Chemistry) Stephen Déry, Associate Professor, and Canada Research Chair, Northern Hydrometeorology (Environmental Science and Engineering) Steve Helle, Associate Professor (Environmental Engineering) Forestry Joselito M. Arocena, Professor (Environmental Science and Engineering) Oscar Garcia, Professor, and Forest Renewal BC Endowed Chair in Forest Growth and Yield (Ecosystem and Science Management) Keith Egger, Professor (Ecosystem and ScienceManagement) Arthur Fredeen, Professor (Ecosystem Science and Management) Kevin Hall, Professor (Geography) Kathy Lewis, Professor (Ecosystem Science and Management) Staffan Lindgren, Professor (Ecosystem Science and Management) Hugues Massicotte, Professor (Ecosystem Science and Management) William McGill, Professor (Ecosystem Science and Management) Ron Thring, Professor (Chemistry, Environmental Science and Engineering) Scott Green, Associate Professor (Ecosystem Science and Management) Philip Burton, Associate Professor (Ecosystem Science and Management) Ian Hartley, Associate Professor (Ecosystem Science and Management) Chris Hawkins, Associate Professor, and Forest Renewal BC Endowed Chair in Mixed Wood Ecology and Management (Ecosystem Science and Management) Christopher Johnson, Associate Professor (Ecosystem Science and Management) Chris Opio, Associate Professor (Ecosystem Science and Management) Paul Sanborn, Associate Professor (Ecosystem Science and Management) Dezene Huber, Associate Professor, and Canada Research Chair, Forest Entomology and Chemical Ecology (Ecosystem Science and Management) Lisa Poirier Assistant Professor (Ecosystem Science and Management) Geography Joselito M. Arocena, Professor (Environmental Science and Engineering) Kevin Hall, Professor (Geography) Peter Jackson, Professor (Environmental Science and Engineering) Ellen Petticrew, Professor, and Forest Renewal BC Endowed Chair in Landscape Ecology (Geography) Brian Menounos, Associate Professor (Geography) Philip Owens, Associate Professor, and Forest Renewal BC Endowed Chair in Landscape Ecology (Environmental Science) Jueyi Sui, Associate Professor (Environmental Engineering) Youmin Tang, Professor, and Canada Research Chair, Climate Prediction and Predictability (Environmental Science and Engineering) Roger Wheate, Associate Professor (Geography) Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Management Outdoor Recreation, Conservation and Tourism John Shultis, Associate Professor (Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Management) Pamela Wright, Associate Professor (Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Management) Patrick Maher, Associate Professor (Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Management) Website: http://www.unbc.ca/nres

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9.3 Senate Committee on Scholarships and Bursaries Owen “For Information” Items: SCSB20121128.03 New Terms and Conditions — PG Retired Teachers’ Association Bursary Whitcombe That the new Terms and Conditions for PG Retired Teachers’ Association Bursary be approved.

Effective date: 2013-2014 Academic Year CARRIED (consent agenda). SCSB20121128.04 New Terms and Conditions — Northern Exposure Award Whitcombe That the new Terms and Conditions for the Northern Exposure Award be approved.

Effective date: 2013-2014 Academic Year CARRIED (consent agenda). 9.4 Steering Committee of Senate Iwama S-201301.32 Change to Senate Handbook — Membership for Senate Committee on First Nations and

Aboriginal Peoples Whitcombe That the Senate Committee on First Nations and Aboriginal Peoples membership be expanded to

include a School District 57 Aboriginal Education Board Committee member; and that this be done by amending the membership section of the committee’s Terms of Reference to include such a member under the heading “Seven [now Eight] Representatives”.

Effective date: January 2013 CARRIED. 9.5 Senate Committee on Nominations Zahir 9.5.1 Senate Committee Vacancies The list of vacancies was provided to Senate for information. “For Approval” Items: S-201301.33 Membership Changes to Senate Committees (no material) Whitcombe That, on the recommendation of the Senate Committee on Nominations, and barring further


Effective date: Immediately upon approval by Senate SENATE OR SENATE COMMITTEE POSITION TO BE FILLED CANDIDATE (except as otherwise noted, all terms begin immediately)

Senate Committee on Academic Policy and Planning Undergraduate Student (until March 31, 2013) Robin Currie-Wood

The Chair of the Senate Committee on Nominations called for further nominations, and there being

none, the motion was CARRIED and the candidate was appointed as proposed. 10.0 Other Business No other business was identified.

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11.0 Information There were no items for information. 12.0 S-201301.34 Move to In Camera Session Dale That the meeting move In Camera. CARRIED. 13.0 S-201301.38 Adjournment Whitcombe That the Senate meeting be adjourned. CARRIED. The meeting ended at 5:40 p.m.

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February 27, 2013 3:30 – 5:30 PM

Senate Chambers (Room 1079 Administration Building) Present: E. Annis, R. Brouwer, C. Carriere, D. Casperson, R. Currie-Wood, B. Deo, S. Green, K. Guest, L. Handfield, T. Hanschen (Secretary of Senate), K. Hutchings, E. Korkmaz, D. McDonald, B. McGill (Acting Dean, Graduate Programs), C. Myers (Recording), K. Mytting, M. Nitz, C. Nolin (Vice Chair), D. Ryan, J. Safaei Boroojeny, P. Sanborn, C. Silva, R. Tait (Acting Dean, CASHS), R. Tallman, B. Wang, T. Whitcombe, S. Zahir Regrets: R. Bird, L. Copeland (Acting University Librarian), J. Crosina, M. Dale, M. Green, G. Iwama Chair), D. Leighton-Stephens, B. Murray, D. Nyce, R. Robinson, A. Stroet, S. Wagner Absent: M. Archie, F. Islam, K. Kuo, D. Macknak, W. Younas The meeting commenced at 3:30 p.m. In the absence of President Iwama, the meeting was chaired by the Vice Chair of Senate, Senator Nolin. Dr. Nolin welcomed Dr. McGill to Senate as the Acting Dean of Graduate Programs. Senator Nolin also reminded Senators that a memorial gathering for faculty member Hiroe Wood was being held this afternoon at 4:00 p.m. in the Bentley Centre. 1.0 S-201302.01 Approval of the Agenda Ryan That the agenda for the February 27, 2013 Public Session of Senate be approved as presented. CARRIED. 2.0 S-201302.02

Approval of Senate Minutes Tait That the minutes of the January 23, 2013 Public Session of Senate be approved as presented. CARRIED. 3.0 Business Arising from Previous Minutes of Senate

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As Dr. Iwama was unable to attend the meeting, no report was provided.

5.0 Report of the Provost Dale No report was provided by Dr. Dale as he was unable to attend the meeting. 6.0 Report of the Registrar Hanschen The Registrar indicated that he had nothing to report. 7.0 Question Period A Senator asked about the status of the Mathematical, Computer, and Physical Sciences degree

changes and the Chair of the Graduate Program, Dr. Margot Mandy, responded from the gallery. The Senator asked whether Senate could receive a copy of the correspondence with the Ministry’s Degree Quality Assessment Board (DQAB) and the Registrar replied that the previous correspondence had already been provided to Senate. He added that DQAB had approved the five areas of study, but were currently considering the combinations that were requested in the motion.

8.0 S-201302.03 Approval of Motions on the Consent Agenda Ryan That the motions on the consent agenda, except for those removed for placement on the regular

agenda, be approved as presented. It was requested that motions S-201202.06 and S-201202.11 be removed from the consent agenda. CARRIED. 9.0 Committee Reports 9.1 Senate Committee on Academic Policy and Planning Dale In Dr. Dale’s absence, the report from this committee was presented by Dean Ryan. “For Approval” Items: S-201302.04 Changes to Academic Regulation 15 (Academic Breadth) Zahir That, on the recommendation of the Senate Committee on Academic Policy and Planning, the changes

to the regulation on Academic Breadth (Academic Regulation 15 of the undergraduate calendar), be approved as proposed. Effective date: September 2013 CARRIED.


15. Academic Breadth Students pursuing the degrees of BA, BComm, BHSc, and BSc are required to meet the University’s Academic Breadth requirement as a condition of graduation. Each graduate is required to have completed successfully at least 3 credit hours

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from each of the following four areas, or to have transferred to UNBC from another institution acceptable course(s) such that the requirement is met: Arts and Humanities: At least 3 credit hours with the prefix ENGL, HIST, PHIL, WMST. Social Science: At least 3 credit hours with the prefix ANTH, COMM, ECON, EDUC, ENPL, FNST, INTS, NORS, ORTM, POLS, PSYC, RRT. Natural Science: At least 3 credit hours with the prefix BIOL, GEOG, ENSC, ENVS, FSTY, HHSC, NREM. Physical Science: At least 3 credit hours with the prefix CHEM, CPSC, MATH, PHYS, STAT. This requirement applies to all students admitted or readmitted to UNBC for studies beginning with the September 2010 Semester or later. Students pursuing the degrees of BA Nature Based Tourism Management, BSc Biology and BSc Natural Resources Management (majors in Forest Ecology and Management, Outdoor Recreation and Conservation, and Wildlife and Fisheries) are exempt from this regulation because academic breadth has been incorporated within the curricula.

S-201302.05 Revisions to Undergraduate Academic Regulation 24 (Minors) Tait That, on the recommendation of the Senate Committee on Academic Policy and Planning, the

change(s) to Undergraduate Academic Regulation 24 (Minors) on page 58 of the 2012/2013 Undergraduate Academic Calendar be approved as proposed, including administrative changes to the programs affected by the changes. Effective date: September 2013 The Registrar requested that, as revisions to the major in Nature-Based Tourism Management were approved by Senate in January 2013, the information related to that major be removed from the appendix attached to this motion. There were no objections to this request and the following motion was proposed: Motion: Tait / Zahir That the calendar text related to the major in Nature-Based Tourism Management be removed from the appendix associated with motion S-201302.05. CARRIED. The main motion was also CARRIED. Details of the approved calendar text are as follows (for revisions, deleted text indicated by strikethrough, new text indicated by underline, and [commentary, where included, in Courier New font within square brackets]): 24. Minors, Areas of Specialization, and Areas of Focus UNBC offers Mminors in a number of subject areas, as outlined in the Undergraduate Calendar. A Mminor requires a minimum of 18 credit hours and, in most cases, a maximum of 27 credit hours. At least 12 credit hours of any Mminor must be completed at the upper-division level. A maximum of two courses (6 to 8 credit hours) used to fulfill the requirements for a Mmajor (or another Mminor) may also be used to fulfill the requirements for a Mminor, except when specified in program regulations for individual Mminors. Students are not permitted to include more than two Mminors in the same degree program. Some degree programs require the mandatory completion of a Mminor in order to meet degree completion requirements. Please refer to the Undergraduate Programs pages for specific details. Minors are recorded on a student’s official transcript.

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An Area of Specialization is a set of courses required or expected to be completed within the context of a Major. Areas of Specialization require at least 12 credit hours, and are recorded on a student’s official transcript. An Area of Focus is a set of courses recommended to students who may wish to concentrate their studies within their Major. Areas of Focus are not required for the major, and are not recorded on the transcript.

BA (General) … Minor Recommendation Majors are not a component of the BA (General); however, students are strongly urged to include in their degree a completed minor or a minimum of 18 credit hours from any of those programs within Arts or Social Sciences which offers a BA, or from the Philosophy or Russian Studies minor; i.e., from the following list: • Anthropology (BA program) • Economics (BA program) • English (BA program) • Environmental Studies (BA program) • First Nations Studies (BA program) • History (BA program) • Geography (BA program) • International Studies (BA program) • Northern Studies (BA program) • Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Management (BA program) • Philosophy (Minor program) • Political Science (BA program) • Russian Studies (Minor program) • Women’s Studies (BA program) Alternatively, students may complete a minimum of 18 credit hours from any of these programs. BSc (Integrated) The Bachelor of Science (Integrated) provides a broad science base and integrates more than one area of study. The program is built upon a foundation of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics. The program allows students to transfer into single-discipline science majors built on a foundation of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics, or alternatively to switch from them to the BSc (Integrated). This program may be useful to students planning to pursue studies in various post-baccalaureate professional areas. Students should consult with the appropriate professional school(s) to ensure inclusion of all the required courses to be eligible for entry into programs in the desired professional area. Prior to starting the first year of study, students are strongly encouraged to consult with an appropriate Program Student Advisor for their anticipated Area of concentration Specialization. Areas of upper division concentration Specialization are: 1. Biology, Ecology and Biochemistry & Molecular Biology 2. Chemistry, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 3. Computer Science 4. Environmental and Earth Sciences 5. Geography (Science) and GIS 6. Mathematics and Statistics 7. Natural Resources and Forestry 8. Physics

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Students enrolled in the Integrated major of the Bachelor of Science (Integrated) must successfully complete a total of 120 credit hours including a minimum of 45 credit hours from upper-division (300- or 400-level) courses, and not less than 15 credit hours, at any level, of Humanities and Social Science courses. Humanities and Social Science courses may be selected from among the areas that are considered Humanities and Social Science for purposes of the BA (General). Students must complete two Areas of upper division concentration Specialization listed above. Students must ensure completion of course prerequisites before registering in any course. Program Requirements Lower-Division Requirement BIOL 101-4 Introductory Biology I BIOL 102-4 Introductory Biology II CHEM 100-3 General Chemistry I CHEM 101-3 General Chemistry II CHEM 120-1 General Chemistry Lab I CHEM 121-1 General Chemistry Lab II MATH 100-3 Calculus or MATH 105-3 Enriched Calculus and MATH 101-3 Calculus II or MATH 152-3 Calculus for Non-majors and STAT 240-3 Basic Statistics PHYS 100-4 Introduction to Physics I or PHYS 110-4 Introductory Physics I: Mechanics PHYS 101-4 Introduction to Physics II or PHYS 111-4 Introductory Physics II: Waves & Electricity Upper-Division Requirement Students must complete 18 upper-division credit hours within each of two Areas of concentration Specialization for a minimum of 36 credit hours. Note that if a course falls into more than one Area of concentration Specialization, it may be counted in only one Area of concentration Specialization. 1. Eligible courses for the Biology, Ecology, and Biochemistry & Molecular Biology concentration Area of Specialization All Upper-Division BIOL courses. BCMB 306-3 Intermediary Metabolism BCMB 307-3 Proteins BCMB 308-3 Biochemistry Lab II BCMB 330-3 Nucleic Acids BCMB 340-3 Physical Biochemistry BCMB 405-3 Topics in Biochemistry BCMB 409-3 Enzymology All upper-division BIOL courses 2. Eligible courses for the Chemistry, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology concentration Area of Specialization All Upper-Division BCMB and CHEM courses. BIOL 423-3 Molecular Evolution and Ecology BIOL 424-3 Molecular Cell Physiology BIOL 425-3 Applied Genetics and Biotechnology All upper-division BCMB and CHEM courses 3. Eligible courses for the Computer Science concentration Area of Specialization All Upper-Division CPSC courses except CPSC 311-3. Students considering this aArea of concentration Specialization should include in the first year:

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CPSC 100-4 Computer Programming I CPSC 141-3 Discrete Computational Mathematics CPSC 101-4 Computer Programming II All upper-division CPSC courses except CPSC 311-3 4. Eligible courses for the Environmental and Earth Sciences Concentration Area of Specialization ENPL 305-3 Environmental Impact Assessment ENPL 402-3 Terrain Assessment All Upper Division ENSC courses except ENSC 417-6 Designing Solutions in Environmental Engineering FSTY 315-3 Forest Soil Management FSTY 425-3 Soil Formation and Classification FSTY 455-3 Biogeochemical Processes in Soil Systems GEOG 310-3 Hydrology GEOG 311-3 Concepts in Geomorphology GEOG 405-3 Fluvial Geomorphology GEOG 411-3 Advanced Elements in Geomorphology GEOG 412-3 Geomorphology of Cold Regions GEOG 414-3 Weathering Processes NREM 410-3 Watershed Management PHYS 307-3 Selected Topics in Environmental Physics All upper-division ENSC courses except ENSC 417-6 Designing Solutions in Environmental Engineering 5. Eligible courses for the Geography (Science) and GIS Concentration Area of Specialization GEOG 300-3 Geographic Information Systems GEOG 310-3 Hydrology GEOG 311-3 Concepts in Geomorphology GEOG 405-3 Fluvial Geomorphology GEOG 411-3 Advanced Elements in Geomorphology GEOG 412-3 Geomorphology of Cold Regions GEOG 413-3 Advanced GIS GEOG 414-3 Weathering Processes GEOG 432-3 Remote Sensing GEOG 457-3 Advanced Remote Sensing 6. Eligible courses for the Mathematics & Statistics concentration Area of Specialization All Uupper-Ddivision MATH courses except MATH 342-3 Biostatistics. 7. Eligible courses for the Natural Resources and Forestry Concentration Area of Specialization All Uupper-Ddivision FSTY courses except FSTY 310-3 Forest Economics. All Uupper-Ddivision NREM courses except NREM 306-3 Society, Policy and Administration. All Uupper-Ddivision NRES courses. 8. Eligible courses for the Physics concentration Area of Specialization All Uupper-Ddivision PHYS courses except PHYS 307-3 Selected Topics in Environmental Physics. Elective and Academic Breadth Elective credit hours as necessary to ensure completion of a minimum of 120 credit hours including additional credit hours necessary to meet the Academic Breadth requirement of the University (see Academic Regulation 15). BSc (Integrated) Northwest Community College Degree Completion Program

This 60 credit-hour program of study is available only to students who have completed an Associate of Science Degree – Environmental Geosciences Specialization from Northwest Community College.

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Degree Requirements

1. Northwest Community College Associate of Science Degree – Environmental Geosciences Specialization (minimum Cumulative GPA of 2.0)

2. Nine credit hours of required courses, as follows: GEOG 300-3 Geographic Information Systems

ENVS 414-3 Environmental and Professional Ethics NRES 421-1 Professional Writing NRES 422-2 Undergraduate Report

Total: 9 credit hours

3. Three credit hours of any level Humanities and Social Sciences 4. Eighteen credit hours in each of two aAreas of concentration Specialization(Concentration Specialization in Biology, Ecology, and Biochemistry & Molecular

Biology and Concentration Specialization in Environmental and Earth Sciences):

Required courses for the Biology, Ecology and Biochemistry & Molecular Biology aArea of concentration Specialization

300 Level BIOL 301-3 Systematic Botany BIOL 307-3 Ichthyology and Herpetology

400 Level BIOL 402-3 Aquatic Plants BIOL 406-3 Fish Ecology BIOL 411-3 Conservation Biology BIOL 414-3 Fisheries Management

Total: 18 credit hours

Required courses for the Environmental and Earth Sciences aArea of concentration Specialization Select six 18 credit hours of the following eight courses:

ENPL 305-3 Environmental Impact Assessment ENSC 308-3 Northern Contaminated Environments ENSC 404-3 Waste Management ENSC 451-3 Groundwater Hydrology FSTY 425-3 Soil Formation and Classification GEOG 312-3 Geomorphology of Cold Regions GEOG 320-3 Sedimentology GEOG 411-3 Quaternary and Surficial Geology

Total: 18 credit hours 5. Elective credit hours in any subject as necessary to ensure completion of a minimum of 60 credit hours. [Instead of referring to “Streams” in the Minors in anthropology – this is a term we want to remove from the Calendar - instead it is proposed that the Minors be renamed as indicated below.] Minor in Anthropology: Archaeological Stream Anthropology The minor in Anthropology Archaeological Anthropology Stream requires completion of a total of seven courses (21 credit hours), consisting of four lower- division courses (12 credit hours) and three upper-division courses

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(9 credit hours). A maximum of two courses (6 credit hours) used to fulfill program requirements for a major (or another minor) may also be used to fulfill requirements for a minor in Archaeological Anthropology Archaeological Stream. Requirements & Recommendations Recommended ANTH 102-3 Anthropology: A World of Discovery Requirements ANTH 203-3 Archaeology of the Americas ANTH 205-3 Introduction to Archaeology ANTH 212-3 Archaeology of the Old World Select 9 credit hours from:

ANTH 301-3 Archaeological Lab Methods ANTH 325-3 Archaeological Theory ANTH 335-3 Archaeological Heritage Management ANTH 380-(3-6) Special Topics in Archaeology ANTH 409-3 Topics in British Columbia Archaeology ANTH 425-3 Introduction to Zooarchaeology ANTH 430-3 Stone Tools in Archaeology ANTH 440-(3-6) Internship ANTH 460-3 Anthropology Capstone ANTH 498-(3-6) Special Topics in Anthropology ANTH 499-(3-6) Independent Study

Minor in Anthropology: Biological Stream Anthropology The minor requires completion of a total of six courses (18 credit hours), consisting of two lower-division courses (6 credit hours) and four upper-division courses (12 credit hours). With approval of the Chair, a maximum of one course (3 credit hours) used to fulfill requirements for a non-Anthropology major (or another minor) may also be used to fulfill program requirements for the minor in Biological Anthropology Biological Stream. Recommendations ANTH 102-3 Anthropology: A World of Discovery Requirements ANTH 200-3 Biological Anthropology ANTH 312-3 Human Adaptability Select 9 credit hours from:

ANTH 311-3 Nutritional Anthropology ANTH 320-3 Biology of Circumpolar Peoples ANTH 411-(3-6) Topics in Biological Anthropology ANTH 420-3 Races, Racism, and Human Biology ANTH 460-3 Anthropology Capstone ANTH 499-(3-6) Independent Study

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Minor in Anthropology: General Stream Anthropology The minor requires completion of a total of six courses (18 credit hours), consisting of two lower-division courses (6 credit hours) and four upper-division Anthropology courses (12 credit hours) no more than two of which may be be chosen from any single existing Anthropology Minor stream Area of Focus. Recommendations ANTH 102-3 Anthropology: A World of Discovery Requirements One of:

ANTH 200-3 Biological Anthropology ANTH 205-3 Introduction to Archaeology ANTH 213-3 Peoples and Cultures

Upper-Division Requirement ANTH 315-3 Understanding Theory Four additional courses, three of which must be upper-division courses. Minor in Anthropology: Sociocultural Stream Anthropology The minor requires completion of a total of six courses (18 credit hours), consisting of two lower-division courses (6 credit hours) and four upper-division courses (12 credit hours). Requirements Select 6 credit hours from:

ANTH 211-3 Anthropology Through Film or ANTH 213-3 Peoples and Cultures ANTH 315-3 Understanding Theory

Select 12 credit hours from:

ANTH 300-3 Methods in Social Anthropology ANTH 303-3 Archives/Texts/Museums ANTH 304-3 Kinship and Social Organization ANTH 305-3 Circumpolar Ethnography ANTH 306-3 Culture and Communication ANTH 310-3 Applied Anthropology ANTH 400-3 Topics in Anthropological Theory ANTH 401-3 Anthropological Perspectives on Inequality ANTH 404-3 Indigenous Peoples of the World ANTH 405-3 Landscape, Place and Culture ANTH 406-3 Feminist Perspectives ANTH 407-3 Topics in BC Ethnography ANTH 410-3 Theory of Nation and State ANTH 413-(3-6) Environmental Anthropology ANTH 414-3 Religion, Ideology, and Belief Systems ANTH 415-3 Economic Anthropology

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ANTH 419-3 Political and Legal Anthropology ANTH 421-3 Ethnographic Field Methods ANTH 422-3 Ethnographic Research Project ANTH 423-3 Urban Anthropology ANTH 460-3 Anthropology Capstone

School of Education (BEd Program) … Subject to the admission requirements for Elementary (Grades K-7), students may apply to enter the BEd Elementary program with, as described in the Admission Requirements, one of the following: (a) an acceptable three- or four-year bachelor’s degree or (b) a minimum 90 credit hours of undergraduate course work or (c) a UNBC Education Diploma in a First Nations Language and Culture (minimum 92 credit hours). Students applying for admission under item (c) will be admitted to the BEd Elementary degree completion program and must complete, prior to graduation, the required Education courses not taken as part of the Education Diploma program and sufficient additional credit hours in a teachable field to attain a minimum 150 credit hours of combined academic, Education Diploma and BEd course work. Upon completion of the two-year BEd program or the two-year BEd degree completion program, students graduate with a Bachelor of Education degree. Subject to the admission requirements for Secondary (Grades 8-12), students may apply to enter the Secondary program after having completed a four-year Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, or Bachelor of Commerce degree (120 credit hours) or the equivalent as described in the Admission Requirements. Upon completion of the two-year BEd program, students will graduate with a BEd degree. UNBC’s BEd program provides students with the course work and classroom experience to prepare them to be qualified teachers. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are recommended to the British Columbia College of Teachers (BCCT) Ministry of Education Teacher Regulation Branch (TRB) for professional certification. Certification by the BCCT TRB is required for employment in the British Columbia public school system. The Elementary and Secondary programs in Prince George begin in September of each year. The Elementary program in Terrace begins in September of each odd-numbered year. The application deadline for all Education programs is March 15 of the year in which students intend to begin their program. Students needing advice about the application process or about admission requirements are encouraged to contact either the Student Recruitment and Advising Centre or the School Experience Office in the School of Education. Students who are interested in applying to the BEd program at the Terrace campus may also contact the Northwest Regional campus for information. Elementary (Grades K-7) [To this point, the Calendar entry for Education has referred to Elementary and Secondary “programs.” It is proposed here that this nomenclature be applied throughout the entry for consistency and to avoid the use of the term “stream,” which elsewhere is being discontinued. The programs/streams might be referred-to as “Areas of Specialization” but, since there is not a major in Education, this would be an inappropriate use of that designation.] The Elementary stream program prepares teacher candidates to work with

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the unique learning needs of children who are beginning their school years. This model reflects current thinking about optimizing the match between educational theory and children’s levels of cognitive and social development. The Elementary stream program is designed to educate teachers to combine pedagogical excellence across disciplinary areas with a learner-centered approach to practice. Philosophically, the program is designed around constructivist principles, and it emphasizes approaches to practice such as inquiry-based learning, strategies for instruction, integration of language across the curriculum, inclusion of diverse learners and perspectives, the development of caring and respectful communities of learners, and reflective practice. Successful applicants to the Elementary stream program are assigned to a cohort group of students and normally take their Education courses with that cohort group over the two years. Admission Requirements Applicants to the BEd degree Elementary stream program must have completed (with a minimum grade point average of C+ on the most recent 60 credit hours of university credit hours completed), one of the following:

… Secondary (Grades 8-12) The Secondary program is a two-year after-degree program that prepares individuals to teach in grades 8 through 12 in specialty areas. This model reflects current thinking about optimizing the match between educational theory and children’s levels of cognitive and social development. The Secondary Stream program is designed to educate teachers to combine pedagogical excellence across disciplinary areas with a learner-centered approach to practice. Philosophically, the program is designed around constructivist principles, and it emphasizes approaches to practice such as inquiry-based learning, strategies for instruction, integration of language across the curriculum, inclusion of diverse learners and perspectives, the development of caring and respectful communities of learners, and reflective practice. Successful applicants to the Secondary Stream program will be assigned to a cohort group of approximately 35 students and will take all of their courses with that cohort group. Admission Requirements Applicants to the Secondary stream program must have completed, with a minimum grade point average of C+ on the most recent 60 credit hours of university credit hours completed, a four-year Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, or Bachelor of Commerce degree (120 credit hours) or the equivalent (i.e., a three-year Bachelor’s degree with a teachable major plus 30 additional university credit hours) with a minimum of ninety (90) credit hours in Arts, Science, or Business Administration or in other teachable fields relevant to teaching in the BC School system. The remaining credit hours may come from any discipline. In addition to the entry requirements described above, the following requirements must be met (see note following):

… Secondary Teachable Major and Minor Requirements The following is a list of teachable majors and minors that have been approved by the British Columbia College of TeachersMinistry of Education Teacher Regulation Branch (TRB), are widely taught in British Columbia secondary schools, and that can be completed at the University of Northern British Columbia (graduates of equivalent programs at other recognized universities are also eligible

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for consideration to the program). In order for applicants to be eligible for the Secondary Stream program Bachelor of Education program, they must meet the requirements for one teachable major, a teachable major and minor, or two teachable minors from the following list:

… Biology Major and Minor Bachelor of Education applicants to the Secondary Stream program planning to meet the Biology teachable minor requirement must have completed a minimum of six (6) credit hours of introductory (100-level) course work in each of bBiology, cChemistry (at least one course with a lab component), mMathematics (at lease least one course, but preferably two courses, in calculus), and pPhysics (at least one course with a lab component). Applicants must also complete an additional six (6) to twelve (12) credit hours of study in bBiology at the lower division, and eighteen (18) credit hours of upper-division course work in bBiology. The course work must demonstrateinclude both lecture and laboratory studies. Applicants planning to meet the Biology teachable major requirement must complete an additional twelve (12) credit hours of upper-division course work in bBiology. Business Education Major and Minor Bachelor of Education applicants to the Secondary Stream program planning to meet the Business Education teachable minor requirement must complete a minimum of eighteen (18) upper-division credit hours of specialized courses in accounting, marketing, commercial law, and management information systems in addition to introductory (100- level) courses in cComputer science, eEconomics, and mMathematics. Applicants planning to meet the Business Education teachable major requirement must complete an additional twelve (12) credit hours of upper-division course work in accounting, finance, marketing, and management information systems. Chemistry Major and Minor Bachelor of Education applicants to the Secondary Stream program planning to meet the Chemistry teachable minor requirement must have completed a minimum of six (6) credit hours of introductory (100-level) course work in each of bBiology, cChemistry (at least one course with a lab component), mMathematics (at least one course, but preferably two courses, in calculus), and pPhysics (at least one course with a lab component). Applicants must also complete an additional six (6) to twelve (12) credit hours of study in cChemistry at the lower division, and eighteen (18) credit hours of upper-division course work in cChemistry. The course work must demonstrateinclude both lecture and laboratory studies. Applicants planning to meet the Chemistry teachable major requirement must complete an additional twelve (12) credit hours of upper-division course work in cChemistry. Computer Science Major and Minor Bachelor of Education applicants to the Secondary Stream program planning to meet the Computer Science teachable minor requirement must complete a basic lower-division course load in computer programming, computer structures, and mathematics in addition to eighteen (18) credit hours of upper-division Computer Science course work covering advanced programming, systems design, and programming languages. Applicants planning to meet the Computer Science teachable major requirement must complete an additional twelve (12) credit hours of study in upper-division Computer Science course work.

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English Major and Minor Bachelor of Education applicants to the Secondary Stream program planning to meet the English teachable minor requirement must complete a basic lower-division course load that focuses on English literature and composition in addition to twenty-four (24) credit hours of upper- division English courses including six (6) credit hours from each of the following: English literature, pre-twentieth century literature, and contemporary literature. Applicants are also strongly encouraged to complete courses both in Canadian literature and Shakespeare. Applicants planning to meet the English teachable major requirement must complete an additional six (6) credit hours of upper-division course work in English. First Nations Minor Bachelor of Education applicants to the Secondary Stream program planning to meet the First Nations teachable minor requirement must complete a basic lower-division course load that focuses on general First Nations studies, First Nations language, and First Nations culture courses in addition to eighteen (18) credit hours of upper-division First Nations Studies or related approved courses (related course work may come from Anthropology or History). General Science Majors and Minors Teachable areas that can be included within the General Sciences Mmajor and Mminor include Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, and Physics. Bachelor of Education applicants to the Secondary Stream program planning to meet the General Sciences teachable minor requirement must complete six (6) credit hours of study in introductory (100 level) course work in each of bBiology, cChemistry (at least one course with a lab component), mMathematics (at least one course, but preferably two courses, in calculus), and pPhysics (at least one course with a lab component). Applicants must also complete a minimum of six (6) credit hours of upper-division study in three of the four teachable areas: Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, and Physics. Applicants planning to meet the teachable major requirement in General Sciences must complete an additional twelve (12) upper- division credit hours or course work from the four teachable areas: Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, and Physics. Geography Major and Minor Applicants to the Geography Mmajor or Mminor programs must include courses from both cultural and physical geography within their program, as well as course work in regional and environmental studies. Bachelor of Education applicants to the Secondary Stream program planning to meet the Geography teachable minor requirement must complete a minimum of six (6) credit hours of introductory (100-level) or survey courses in each of gGeography, hHistory, and a social science. Applicants must also complete a minimum of an additional six (6) credit hours of lower-division gGeography course work and eighteen (18) credit hours of upper-division gGeography. A minimum of six (6) credit hours must have significant Canadian content. Applicants planning to meet the Geography teachable major requirement must complete an additional twelve (12) credit hours of upper-division course work in gGeography.

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History Major and Minor Applicants to the History Mmajor or Mminor programs must include both Canadian and European history course work within their program, as well as the history of any region other than Canada or Europe. Bachelor of Education applicants to the Secondary Stream program planning to meet the History teachable minor requirement must complete a minimum of six (6) credit hours of introductory (100-level) or survey courses in each of gGeography, hHistory, and a social science. Applicants must also complete a minimum of an additional six (6) credit hours of lower-division hHistory course work and eighteen (18) credit hours of upper-division hHistory. A minimum of six (6) credit hours must have a significant Canadian content. Applicants planning to meet the History teachable major requirement must complete an additional twelve (12) credit hours of upper-division work in hHistory. Mathematics Major and Minor Bachelor of Education applicants to the Secondary Stream program planning to meet the Mathematics teachable minor requirement must complete a minimum of thirty (30) credit hours of study of which at least eighteen (18) credit hours must be at the upper-division level. The upper-division credit hours must include at least one course in three of the following areas: algebra, calculus, probability and statistics, geometry, and number theory. Applicants planning to meet the Mathematics teachable major requirement must complete an additional twelve (12) credit hours of upper-division Mathematics course work in the above listed disciplines. Physics Major and Minor Bachelor of Education applicants to the Secondary Stream program planning to meet the Physics teachable minor requirement must have completed a minimum of six (6) credit hours of introductory (100-level) course work in each of bBiology, cChemistry (at least one course with a lab component), mMathematics (at least one course, but preferably two courses, in calculus), and pPhysics (at least one course with a lab component). Applicants must also complete an additional six (6) to twelve (12) credit hours of study in pPhysics at the lower division, and 18 credit hours of upper-division course work in pPhysics. The course work must demonstrateinclude both lecture and laboratory studies. Applicants planning to meet the Physics teachable major requirement must complete an additional twelve (12) credit hours of upper-division course work in pPhysics. Social Studies Majors and Minors Teachable areas that can be included within the Social Studies Mmajor and Mminor include Geography, History and acceptable Social Sciences (Anthropology, Economics, Environmental Studies, First Nations Studies, International Studies, Northern Studies, Political Science, Sociology, and Women’s Studies). Bachelor of Education applicants to the Secondary Stream program planning to meet the Social Studies teachable minor requirement must have completed a minimum of twelve (12) upper-division credit hours in a social science teaching area (including: Anthropology, Economics, Environmental Studies, First Nations Studies, International Studies, Northern Studies, Political Science, Sociology, and Women’s Studies) acceptable in British Columbia secondary schools.

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Major in Environmental Studies … Areas of Focus Specialization Students must choose one of the following aAreas of focus Specialization. Courses used to fulfill major requirements above may not be used to satisfy an area of focus Area of Specialization requirement. 1. Global Environmental Studies 2. Communities and Environmental Citizenship 3. Natural Resource Management 4. Science, Technology and Society 5. First Nations

Major in Public Administration and Community Development The Public Administration and Community Development major gives students the skills required to function within a range of groups, organizations, and offices. The graduate is able to interact with appropriate professionals, receive their input and reports, and collate a wide range of information and material in service of their group/organization/ office. Skills in analysis and synthesis are complemented by an ability to work cooperatively and effectively, and an ability to communicate clearly through written, oral, and graphic mediums. The Public Administration and Community Development major requires completion of 120 credit hours, 48 of which must be at the upper- division level. At the first- and second-year level (lower-division level), students must take the seven required courses and a minimum of one course from each of the seven focus categories. At the third- and fourth-year level (upper-division level), students must take the four required courses and a minimum of one course from each of the seven focus categories. To complete the 120 credit hours, students must take 45 credit hours of electives, of which 18 credit hours must be at the upper-division level. It is possible for students to organize their course choices (focus categories and electives) to achieve a ‘specialization’ of course work. An Area of Specialization will requires 24 credit hours of courses (eight courses) from one of the specialization lists: • Specialization in Local Public Administration • Specialization in Aboriginal Community Development • Specialization in Planning Program Requirements Lower-Division Requirements COMM 100-3 Introduction to Canadian Business ECON 100-3 Microeconomics ECON 101-3 Macroeconomics ENPL 104-3 Introduction to Planning FNST 100-3 Aboriginal Peoples of Canada GEOG 101-3 Human Geographies of Global Change

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POLS 100-3 Contemporary Political Issues Select ONE course from each Focus area category below: Community Focus GEOG 206-3 Society and Space GEOG 209-3 Migration and Settlement Public Administration Focus ECON 210-3 Introduction to Health Economics and Policy POLS 251-3 Local Services and Public Policy POLS 260-3 Politics of Public Finance Governance Focus POLS 200-3 Canadian Government and Politics POLS 250-3 Law and Municipal Government First Nations Focus ENPL 208-3 First Nations Community and Environmental Planning FNST 217-3 Contemporary Challenges Facing Aboriginal Communities FNST 249-3 Aboriginal Resource Planning POLS 220-3 Canadian Law and Aboriginal People Methods Focus ECON 205-3 Statistics for the Social and Management Sciences ENPL 204-3 Principles and Practices of Planning ENPL 206-3 Planning Analysis and Techniques FNST 200-3 Methods and Perspectives in First Nations Studies FNST 203-3 Introduction to Traditional Environmental Knowledge GEOG 204-3 Introduction to GIS for the Social Sciences GEOG 205-3 Cartography and Geomatics Economic Focus COMM 230-3 Organizational Behaviour ECON 203-3 Canadian Economic History GEOG 202-3 Economic Geography of Resources and Sustainability ORTM 200-3 Sustainable Resource Recreation and Tourism General Focus ANTH 101-3 People and Cultures ARTS 102-3 Research Writing COMM 240-3 Introduction to Marketing POLS 290-3 Research and Writing in Political Science ORTM 100-3 Leisure in Life Upper-Division Requirements ENPL 313-3 Rural Community Economic Development POLS 302-3 Canadian Public Administration POLS 332-3 Community Development GEOG 424-3 Social Geography of Northern Communities Select ONE course from each Focus area category below: Community Focus ANTH 316-3 The Social Theory and Structure of Contemporary Canadian Society COMM 302-3 Entrepreneurship ENPL 301-3 Sustainable Communities: Structure and Sociology ORTM 407-3 Recreation, Tourism, and Communities SOCW 437-3 Social Work with Groups and Communities Public Administration Focus ENPL 304-3 Mediation, Negotiation, Public Participation POLS 340-3 First Nations Self-Government and Administration POLS 403-3 Social and Health Policy and Administration

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SOCW 435-3 Community Social Policy Governance Focus ANTH 410-3 Theory of Nation and State GEOG 305-3 Political Ecology POLS 316-3 Municipal Government and Politics POLS 320-3 Canadian Politics and Policy POLS 333-3 Politics and Government of BC First Nations Focus ANTH 404-3 Comparative Study of Indigenous Peoples of the World ENPL 409-3 Advanced First Nations Community and Environmental Planning FNST 304-3 First Nations Environmental Philosophy and Knowledge GEOG 403-3 First Nations and Indigenous Geography NREM 303-3 First Nations Approaches to Resource Management ORTM 306-3 Indigenous Tourism and Recreation POLS 415-3 Comparative Northern Development SOCW 455-3 First Nations Governance and Social Policy Methods Focus ENPL 419-3 Social Research Methods FNST 300-3 Research Methods in First Nations Studies ORTM 410-3 Research Methods and Analysis Economic Focus COMM 303-3 Introduction to International Business ECON 305-3 Environmental Economics ECON 401-3 Global Economy ECON 407-3 The Economy of Northern BC GEOG 401-3 Resource Geography General Focus COMM 332-3 Business and Professional Ethics COMM 340-3 Marketing Communications COMM 342-3 Services Marketing ENVS 414-3 Environmental and Professional Ethics FNST 440-(3-6) Internship in First Nations Studies FNST 498-3 Special Topics in First Nations Studies GEOG 308-3 Introduction to Medical Geography GEOG 420-3 Environmental Justice POLS 317-3 Ethics Specializations Areas of Specialization It is possible for students to organize their course choices (focus categories areas and electives) to achieve an Area of Specialization of course work. For the PACD major, completion of a specialization requires 24 credit hours of courses (8 courses) from one of the specialization lists: • Specialization in Local Public Administration • Specialization in Aboriginal Community Development • Specialization in Planning Area of Specialization in Local Public Administration * Students choosing this Area of Specialization should be aware that UNBC also offers a Public Administration Certificate through the Department of Political Science, as well as a First Nations Public Administration Certificate through the Department of First Nations Studies. Lower-Division (1st- and 2nd-year) course choices COMM 100-3 Introduction to Canadian Business COMM 230-3 Organizational Behaviour POLS 220-3 Canadian Law and Aboriginal People POLS 250-3 Law and Municipal Government

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POLS 251-3 Local Services and Public Policy POLS 260-3 Politics of Public Finance POLS 290-3 Research and Writing in Political Science Upper-Division (3rd- and 4th-year) course choices POLS 316-3 Municipal Government and Politics POLS 317-3 Ethics POLS 320-3 Canadian Politics and Policy POLS 333-3 Politics and Government of BC POLS 335-3 Community Politics POLS 340-3 First Nations Self-Government and Administration POLS 403-3 Social and Health Policy and Administration Area of Specialization in Aboriginal Community Development Lower-Division (1st- and 2nd-year) course choices ENPL 208-3 First Nations Community and Environmental Planning FNST 200-3 Methods and Perspectives in First Nations Studies FNST 203-3 Introduction to Traditional Environmental Knowledge FNST 217-3 Contemporary Challenges Facing Aboriginal Communities FNST 249-3 Aboriginal Resource Planning POLS 220-3 Canadian Law and Aboriginal People Upper-Division (3rd- and 4th-year) course choices ANTH 404-3 Comparative Study of Indigenous Peoples of the World COMM 302-3 Entrepreneurship ENPL 409-3 Advanced First Nations Community and Environmental Planning FNST 300-3 Research Methods in First Nations Studies FNST 304-3 First Nations Environmental Philosophy and Knowledge FNST 416-3 International Perspective FNST 440-(3-6) Internship in First Nations Studies FNST 498-3 Special Topics in First Nations Studies GEOG 403-3 First Nations and Indigenous Geography NREM 303-3 First Nations Approaches to Resource Management ORTM 306-3 Indigenous Tourism and Recreation POLS 340-3 First Nations Self-Government and Administration Area of Specialization in Planning * It should be noted that the ‘Area of Specialization in Planning’ does not lead to an accredited planning degree. The School of Environmental Planning offers a A professional accredited Canadian Institute of Planner degree is through the School of Environmental Planning. Refer to the calendar for further information. Required courses ENPL 104-3 Introduction to Planning ENPL 204-3 Principles and Practices of Planning ENPL 301-3 Sustainable Communities: Structure and Sociology ENPL 304-3 Mediation, Negotiation, Public Participation Complete fFour of the following: ENPL 206-3 Planning Analysis and Techniques ENPL 208-3 First Nations Community and Environmental Planning ENPL 313-3 Rural Community Economic Development ENPL 409-3 Advanced First Nations Community and Environmental Planning ENPL 419-3 Social Research Methods Social Work (BSW Program) • Child Welfare Specialization • First Nations Specialization

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… Qualification for Degree It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that his/her degree requirements are met. Graduation requirements are found in the Regulations and Policies section of this Calendar. To fulfill the requirements of graduation, the student must also: • attain a minimum cCumulative GPA of 2.33 (C+) on courses for credit towards the Social Work degree. • obtain a minimum passing grade of 2.00 (C) in every Social Work course for credit towards the degree (note: Students enrolling in any required course must have completed all prerequisites with a grade of C or better); and • complete all requirements for the BSW program within eight years of admission into the program or from the first Social Work course used for credit towards the degree. In addition, BSW students may choose to meet the requirements for one of the Areas of Specialization described in this degree program. The Specialization will be recorded on the student’s transcript. … BSW: Child Welfare Specialization The Child Welfare Specialization provides a program of studies that prepares students for practice in child welfare, while also satisfying the general practice criteria required for BSW accreditation and for designation as a Registered Social Worker (RSW). Students must meet all prerequisites for entry into the BSW program at UNBC and be accepted into the school program. The fourth-year practicum takes place in a child welfare setting or a First Nations child welfare agency. Completion of the specialization is noted on the student’s graduating transcript. Note: This Specialization is distinct from “Areas of Specialization” within a major as set out in Academic Regulation 24 (Minors, Areas of Specialization and Areas of Focus). The Child Welfare Specialization is designed to provide a sSocial wWork degree that prepares students for social work practice in all child and family serving agencies. …

BSW: First Nations Specialization The First Nations Specialization provides a program of study that prepares students for practice with First Nations people, while also satisfying the general practice criteria required for BSW accreditation and for designation as a Registered Social Worker (RSW). Students must meet all prerequisites for entry into the UNBC BSW program and must be accepted into the program. The fourth-year practicum takes place in a First Nations setting. Completion of the specialization is noted on the student’s transcript. Note: This Specialization is distinct from “Areas of Specialization” within a major as set out in Academic Regulation 24 (Minors, Areas of Specialization and Areas of Focus) S-201302.06

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New Course Approval — FNST 145-3 Tait That, on the recommendation of the Senate Committee on Academic Policy and Planning, the new

course FNST 145-3 Tsilhqot’in Language: Level 1 be approved as proposed. Proposed semester of first offering: September 2013 A Senator asked whether course offerings for other languages were going to be forthcoming and Dr. Blanca Schorcht, representative of the Department of First Nations Studies, responded that there were already several First Nations languages offered by UNBC.

CARRIED.


This course provides an introduction to the conversational and written elements of the Tsilhqot’in language.

S-201302.07 New Course Approval — FNST 146-3 Ryan That, on the recommendation of the Senate Committee on Academic Policy and Planning, the new

course FNST 146-3 Tsilhqot’in Language: Level 2 be approved as proposed. Proposed semester of first offering: September 2013

CARRIED. Details of the approved calendar text are as follows (for revisions, deleted text indicated by

strikethrough, new text indicated by underline, and [commentary, where included, in Courier New font within square brackets]):

This course develops reading, writing, and speaking skills in the Tsilhqot’in language.

Prerequisites: FNST 145-3 or permission of the Program Chair S-201302.08 New Course Approval — FNST 147-3 Ryan That, on the recommendation of the Senate Committee on Academic Policy and Planning, the new

course FNST 147-3 Tsilhqot’in Culture: Level 1 be approved as proposed. Proposed semester of first offering: September 2013

CARRIED.


This course provides an introduction to Tsilhqot’in culture. S-201302.09 New Course Approval — FNST 148-3 Ryan That, on the recommendation of the Senate Committee on Academic Policy and Planning, the new

course FNST 148-3 Tsilhqot’in Culture: Level 2 be approved as proposed. Proposed semester of first offering: September 2013

CARRIED.


This course provides advanced study of Tsilhqot’in culture. Prerequisites: FNST 147 or permission of the Program Chair

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S-201302.10 New Course Approval — FNST 245-3 Ryan That, on the recommendation of the Senate Committee on Academic Policy and Planning, the new

course FNST 245-3 Tsilhqot’in Language: Level 3 be approved as proposed. Proposed semester of first offering: September 2013

CARRIED.


This course focuses on the development of speaking and understanding the Tsilhqot’in language, including reading and writing skills, at the Intermediate level. Prerequisites: FNST 146 or permission of the Program Chair

S-201302.11 New Course Approval — FNST 246-3 Tait That, on the recommendation of the Senate Committee on Academic Policy and Planning, the new

course FNST 246-3 Tsilhqot’in Language: Level 4 be approved as proposed. Proposed semester of first offering: September 2013 A Senator raised a question about the content of this course in the calendar course description, noting that it would be clearer if the the words “advanced intermediate” were added in brackets after the phrase “level 4.” Senator Hutchings replied that the SCAPP and SCRGS Subcommittee on Curriculum and Calendar had brought this matter to the attention of the Department of First Nations Studies, and they had indicated that they planned to bring a number of changes to their language courses forward to Senate in the near future to address this issue.

CARRIED.


This course focuses on the development of speaking and understanding the Tsilhqot’in language, including reading and writing skills at level 4. Prerequisites: FNST 245 or permission of the Program Chair

S-201302.12 Approval of Memorandum of Agreement Between Coquitlam College and the University of

Northern British Columbia Whitcombe That, on the recommendation of the Senate Committee on Academic Policy and Planning, the

Memorandum of Agreement between Coquitlam College and the University of Northern British Columbia be approved as proposed. Effective date: September 2013

CARRIED.

S-201302.13 Revisions to Undergraduate Academic Regulation 16 (Official and Unofficial Transcripts) Ryan That, on the recommendation of the Senate Committee on Academic Policy and Planning, the

change(s) to Undergraduate Academic Regulation 16 (Official and Unofficial Transcripts), on page 56 of the 2012/2013 Undergraduate Academic Calendar, be approved as proposed. Effective date: September 2013

CARRIED.

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16. Official and Unofficial Transcripts Official transcripts are confidential and are only released on written request from authority of the student. Transcripts issued to an institution, company, or agency are mailed directly to their address, or held for pick-up at the Office of the Registrar in confidential envelopes marked ‘Official Transcript’. In extenuating circumstances, official transcripts may be issued to a student. Third-party requests must be accompanied by a signed authorization from the student. Each transcript will include the student’s complete record at the University. Since credit earned is determined on the results of final examinations, a transcript will not include results of mid-term examinations. Transcripts will not be released without payment of the required transcript fee, and/or if there is an outstanding financial obligation to the University. Requests for transcripts can be made online though UNBC Student Online Services https://www.unbc.ca or by completing a Transcript Request Form available in the Office of the Registrar. There is a 10-day turnaround for transcript requests. Unofficial transcripts are available to students directly through UNBC sStudent oOnline sServices at https://www.unbc.ca, Web for Students.

S-201302.14 Revisions to Undergraduate Academic Regulation 18 (Time Limit for Transfer Credit) Ryan That, on the recommendation of the Senate Committee on Academic Policy and Planning, the

change(s) to Undergraduate Academic Regulation 18 (Time Limit for Transfer Credit), on page 57 of the 2012/2013 Undergraduate Academic Calendar be approved as proposed. Effective date: September 2013

CARRIED.


18. Time Limit for Transfer Credit Transfer credit normally will is not normally be awarded for courses completed in excess of ten 10 academic years prior to the date of first UNBC registration at UNBC. Courses more than ten 10 years old normally will are normally be assigned unspecified credit. Once transfer credit has been allowed granted, in order for transfer credit to be retained a student must maintain their continuing student status (Undergraduate Academic Regulation 4. Continuing/Returning Students) in order for transfer credit to be retained.may not be absent from the University for more than three consecutive semesters for transfer credit to be retained. Otherwise, transfer credit will be re-evaluated as though this were the student’s first UNBC admission and registration.

S-201302.15 Revisions to Undergraduate Academic Regulation 19 (Letters of Permission) Ryan That, on the recommendation of the Senate Committee on Academic Policy and Planning, the

change(s) to Undergraduate Academic Regulation 19 (Letters of Permission), on page 57 of the 2012/2013 Undergraduate Academic Calendar, be approved as proposed. Effective date: September 2013

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19. Letters of Permission A Letter of Permission ensures that courses successfully completed at another institution will be transferred to UNBC for consideration as credit toward the student's degree program. Before taking courses from other post-secondary institutions for credit on a Letter of Permission towards a UNBC credential, a student must:

a. have completed at least nine semester 9 credit hours of study at UNBC b. be in good academic standing not be on academic probation or in arrears on account with the University c. not have any outstanding obligation to the University, which may include, but is not limited to the following:

• tuition fees owing • library or other fines owing • outstanding library loans • outstanding equipment or other loans

Course work taken on a Letter of Permission is considered to be transfer credit, and therefore subject to all policies and practices related to transfer credit. Students who complete courses without having first obtained a Letter of Permission risk not having those courses accepted for transfer credit.

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S-201302.16 Revisions to Undergraduate Academic Regulation 30 (Change of Grade after Submission of

Final Grades) Ryan That, on the recommendation of the Senate Committee on Academic Policy and Planning, the

change(s) to Undergraduate Academic Regulation 30 (Change of Grade after Submission of Final Grades), on page 58 of the 2012/2013 Undergraduate Academic Calendar, be approved as proposed, including administrative changes to the programs affected by the changes. Effective date: May 2013

CARRIED.


30. Change of Grade after Submission of Final Grades Except for grade changes resulting from formal Academic Appeal, any changes in final grade after the initial grade submission must be transmitted to the Office of the Registrar through the appropriate Dean Chair, except in cases when a Chair’s grades must be approved by the appropriate College Dean.

S-201302.17 Revisions to Undergraduate Academic Regulation 40 (Conduct in Examinations) Ryan That, on the recommendation of the Senate Committee on Academic Policy and Planning, the

change(s) to Undergraduate Academic Regulation 40 (Conduct in Examinations), on page 60 of the 2012/2013 Undergraduate Academic Calendar, be approved as proposed. Effective date: September 2013

CARRIED.


40. Conduct in Examinations

Students must present appropriate identification upon entering the examination room. Appropriate identification is defined as a UNBC student card and/or some other form of photo identification acceptable to the proctor. The following regulations apply to the conduct of examinations:

a. Books, papers, or other materials or devices must not be in the possession of the student during an exam except by the express permission of the examiner. Specifically, without such permission, no laptop computers, mobile phone sets, handheld electronic devices or the like may be in possession of the student in the examination room (see Undergraduate Academic Regulation 43 45.b. (b)).

b. No candidate is permitted to enter the examination room more than 30 minutes after the beginning of the examination, or permitted to leave within 30 minutes after the examination has started.

c. Candidates must not communicate in any way with other candidates in the examination room. d. Candidates must not leave their seats, except when granted permission by the proctor. e. Candidates must turn in all materials, including rough work, upon leaving the examination room. f. Food and beverages other than water are not permitted in the examination room.

S-201302.18 Revisions to Undergraduate Academic Regulation 43 (Final Examinations Missed) Ryan That, on the recommendation of the Senate Committee on Academic Policy and Planning, the

change(s) to Undergraduate Academic Regulation 43 (Final Examinations Missed), on page 61 of the 2012/2013 Undergraduate Academic Calendar be approved as proposed. Effective date: September 2013

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43. Final Examinations Missed Satisfactory explanation, with supporting documentation as appropriate, for any final examination missed must be made by the student or designate to the Office of the Registrar within 48 hours from the time the examination was written. Within 48 hours of receiving a submission, the Registrar or designate may direct advise the Program under which the course is offered to arrange the writing of a special examination in the case of an examination which was missed. Normally, for explanations of sickness, a doctor's certification is required.

S-201302.19 Revisions to Undergraduate Academic Regulation 44 (Deferred Examinations and Grades) Ryan That, on the recommendation of the Senate Committee on Academic Policy and Planning, the

change(s) to Undergraduate Academic Regulation 44 (Deferred Examinations and Grades), on page 61 of the 2012/2013 Undergraduate Academic Calendar, be approved as proposed. Effective date: September 2013

CARRIED.


44. Deferred Examinations and Grades

a. Students may apply for request a deferred examination or a deferred status to complete required term work if medical or compassionate reasons prevent attendance at an examination or completion of assignments. Submission of a deferred (DEF) grade by Written application for a deferment, along with supporting documentation and written approval from the Instructor and Program Chair, should be received by the Office of the Registrar without exception before the date of the final examination; after that date, the Undergraduate Academic Regulation 41 “43. Final Examinations Missed” applies. Forms for deferred status are available to Faculty from the Office of the Registrar. If a student is granted a deferral, the exam must be written or the assignment(s) completed and graded before the last day of classes in the following semester, unless prior arrangements have been made with the Instructor and notification has been submitted to the Office of the Registrar. If a student is granted a deferral but does not complete the required work, or does not appear for the examination, a grade of F will be assigned. If a student's request for deferred status is refused, the instructor will submit a final grade.

b. Effective September 2004, students are not permitted to graduate with deferred grades (DEF) remaining on their transcript (See Academic Regulation 31 33. Graduation Constraints).

9.2 Senate Committee on Scholarships and Bursaries Owen “For Information” Items: SCSB20130123.03 New Terms and Conditions — Elsie and Dieter Gerdes Scholarship Ryan That the new Terms and Conditions for the Elsie and Dieter Gerdes Scholarship be approved.

Effective date: This award will be activated following the passing of the donors. CARRIED. SCSB20130123.04 New Terms and Conditions — Lorraine Ruth Aulis Endowed Bursary Ryan That the new Terms and Conditions for the Lorraine Ruth Aulis Endowed Bursary be approved.

Effective date: This award will be activated following the passing of the donors. CARRIED.

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SCSB20130123.05 New Terms and Conditions — North Central Local Government Association Bursary Ryan That the new Terms and Conditions for the North Central Local Government Association Bursary be

approved. Effective date: 2012-2013 Academic Year

CARRIED.

SCSB20130123.11 New Terms and Conditions — Jim and Noreen Rustad and Family Award Ryan That the new Terms and Conditions for the Jim and Noreen Rustad and Family Award be approved.

Effective date: 2013-2014 Academic Year CARRIED.

SCSB20130123.12 New Terms and Conditions — Miriam Matejova Award Ryan That the new Terms and Conditions for the Miriam Matejova Award be approved.

Effective date: 2013-2014 Academic Year CARRIED. 9.3 Senate Committee on Academic Appeals Whitcombe “For Information” Items: SCAA201202.04 2011-2012 Annual Report (September 1, 2011 to August 31, 2012) Ryan That the 2011-2012 Annual Report (September 1, 2011 to August 31, 2012) from the Senate Committee

on Academic Appeals be approved as proposed and forwarded to Senate for information. Effective date: February 15, 2013

CARRIED. 9.4 Steering Committee of Senate Iwama 9.4.1 Consent Agenda Senator Nolin reported that, in response to the amendment to the agenda proposed at the last meeting

of Senate in order to address related motions on the Consent and Regular Agendas, the Steering Committee of Senate planned to discuss this matter at their next meeting.

9.5 Senate Committee on Nominations Zahir “For Approval” Items: S-201302.20 Membership Changes to Senate Committees (no material) Whitcombe That, on the recommendation of the Senate Committee on Nominations, and barring further

nominations from the floor of Senate, the following candidates, who have met all eligibility requirements to serve on Senate and Senate committees as indicated, be appointed as proposed.


Senator Zahir reminded Senators that a revised list of proposed appointments had been distributed to Senators in advance of the meeting. SENATE OR SENATE COMMITTEE POSITION TO BE FILLED CANDIDATE (except as otherwise noted, all terms begin immediately)

Senate Faculty Member — CASHS (until March 31, 2014) Paul Siakaluk

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Senate Committee on Academic Policy and Planning Faculty Member — CASHS (until March 31, 2013) Paul Siakaluk Senate Committee on First Nations and Aboriginal Peoples First Nations Representative — Member at Large (until March 31, 2013) (Carrier Sekani Tribal Council) Terry Teegee Selection Committee for the Vice-Provost, Student Engagement Faculty member from CASHS Kristen Guest Faculty member from CSAM David Casperson Committee for Review of the President Prior to Reappointment Faculty member from CASHS Jalil Safaei-Boroojeny Faculty member from CSAM Saif Zahir CARRIED.

10.0 Other Business (no material) 10.1 Notice of Motion

Senator Casperson provided notice of motion for the next regular meeting of Senate (March 20, 2013), as follows:

That the agenda of the March Senate budget meeting be amended to include discussion of financial planning processes going forward.

11.0 Information 11.1 University Information Administration and Policy McKenzie / Condon Ms. McKenzie and Mr. Condon delivered a presentation regarding University information administration

and policy (attached to these minutes as “Appendix I”). 11.2 2011/12 Annual Report to Senate from the College of Arts, Social, and Health Sciences This report was provided to Senate for information. 12.0 S-201302.21 Move to In Camera Session That the meeting move In Camera. 13.0 S-201301.25 Adjournment That the Senate meeting be adjourned. The meeting ended at 5:10 p.m.

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MEETING NOTES (QUORUM NOT OBTAINED)

March 20, 2013 3:30 – 5:30 PM

Room 1079 Administration Building (Senate Chambers) Present: E. Annis, R. Bird, D. Casperson, J. Crosina, M. Dale, B. Deo, S. Green, K. Guest, L. Handfield, T. Hanschen (Secretary of Senate), K. Hutchings, G. Iwama (Chair), E. Korkmaz, B. McGill (Acting Dean, Graduate Programs), C. Myers (Recording), M. Nitz, C. Nolin (Vice Chair), D. Ryan, J. Safaei Boroojeny, P. Sanborn, A. Stroet, R. Tait (Acting Dean, CASHS), R. Tallman, S. Wagner, T. Whitcombe, S. Zahir Regrets: M. Archie, D. Leighton-Stephens, R. Brouwer, M. Green, R. Robinson, C. Silva, L. Copeland (Acting University Librarian), C. Carriere, R. Currie-Wood, K. Mytting, B. Murray, B. Wang Absent: F. Islam, K. Kuo, D. Macknak, D. McDonald, D. Nyce, W. Younas The meeting commenced at 3:30 p.m. In the absence of the requisite number of Student Senators, the Chair noted that quorum had not been obtained but Senators agreed to proceed regardless. Student Senators whose terms of office were expiring at the end of March were thanked by Dr. Iwama for their service. 1.0 S-201303.01 Approval of the Agenda Annis That the agenda for the March 20, 2013 Public Session of Senate be approved as presented. CARRIED. 2.0 Approval of Senate Minutes S-201303.02 Minutes of February 20, 2013 Zahir That the minutes of the February 20, 2013 Public Session of Senate be approved as presented. CARRIED. 3.0 Business Arising from Previous Minutes of Senate

No business arising was identified.

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4.0 President’s Report Iwama President Iwama provided a brief report, attached to these minutes as “Appendix I.” 5.0 Report of the Provost Dale

Dr. Dale reported that BCCAT has a working group to help with the implementation of the open access text initiative. The goal is to have 40 such texts available to students. This can be accomplished by adopting existing texts from other jurisdictions where appropriate, adapting available texts by adding or substituting Canadian or BC material, and creating new texts through partnership efforts. Dr. Dale also reported on the status of recruitment for several positions, noting that the Dean of Graduate Programs search will be conducting video-conference interviews of a short list, the Dean of CASHS search will be interviewing on site next week, the Sustainability Manager search committee has been expanded to include a Faculty Member and a student and will be meeting soon to review applications, the University Librarian search committee meets on Thursday to develop a short list, the Vice-Provost Student Engagement search committee has its first meeting on Friday, and the position of Athletics Director has been posted.

6.0 Report of the Registrar Hanschen Mr. Hanschen had nothing to report. 7.0 Question Period No questions were posed. 8.0 Presentation — 2013-2014 Proposed Budget Bray Prior to the presentation (attached to these minutes as “Appendix II”), Dr. Iwama provided some

opening comments. He noted that when academic consultant Ken Steele was on campus speaking he indicated that the challenges facing UNBC are not unique, as this is a challenging time and the post-secondary education system is an area where budget cuts are being made by governments. However, Dr. Iwama added that in Alberta, although they are facing funding cuts, these cuts come after 4 years of relatively generous funding, while in BC our most recent cuts come after four years with no increases in funding. He reminded Senators of the process where BC institutions were asked to look for savings through collaborative procurement, for example, and both he and Vice President Bray participated in this process as members of the Executive (Dr. Iwama) and Steering (Ms. Bray) Committees. Dr. Iwama added that the report from Deloitte regarding the findings of this process is now available on the website of the Ministry of Advanced Education. The report essentially states that savings can be found, but to do so the government needs to expend further resources to identify these areas and mobilize activities. In the second phase of this initiative, the committee structure will change and Ms. Bray will no longer serve on a committee but Dr. Iwama will continue to do so. Dr. Iwama noted that UNBC’s enrolment numbers were flat, with the most positive numbers being demonstrated with regard to international and graduate students. The restructuring of Ancillary Services will hopefully lead to increased revenue. By law, the University needs to balance its books. Dr. Iwama was of the opinion that something more substantive than simply covering a deficit needs to be undertaken so that the future is not jeopardized. Dr. Iwama concluded his comments by stating that, at the end of the presentation, he would like to discuss priorities and strategies for the University.

Ms. Bray delivered the presentation, which is attached to these minutes as “Appendix II.” She noted that

the presentation highlights the information in the document that was distributed to Senators earlier this week. Dr. Iwama stated that as a result of conversations taking place in the Alumni Lounge and with the CSAM College Council, he had invited Dr. Annie Booth and Dr. Greg Halseth to assist with engaging the University community in a collective discussion of priorities using a multipronged approach. He added

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that Information Technology Services was currently working on an intranet which might serve as platform for disseminating information. Dr. Iwama stated that he would like to launch these discussions next week. Dr. Dale added that on page 5 of the budget document there were timelines for this initiative, suggesting that the conversations could be broad but not prolonged. Dr. Iwama concluded with the statement that he would like to have ongoing discussions beyond the timelines noted in the budget document and that the Senate Committee on the University Budget was also planning to begin meeting year-round.

9.0 Committee Reports 9.1 Senate Committee on the University Budget Deo “For Information” Items:

SCUB20130319.01 2013 Annual Report from the Senate Committee on the University Budget

That the 2013 Annual Report from the Senate Committee on the University Budget be approved and forwarded to Senate for information.

Effective date: March 19, 2013 The SCUB report was presented to Senate for information. Senator Deo also delivered a presentation

(attached to these minutes as “Appendix III”). Dr. Iwama thanked SCUB members for their work. After the SCUB presentation concluded, a question and answer period took place with regard to the budget. It was suggested that all budget line items be examined to see if any of them can be reduced as a result of having unspent funds year after year. Dr. Iwama was supportive of this idea, suggesting that tightening line item estimates might bring some additional funds. A question was asked about why the University felt a need to replace the telephone system and Dr. Iwama replied that there are ongoing costs associated with not going digital while Ms. Bray added that new parts and support for this system are no longer available. She added that changing the system will result in reduced operating costs. It was also suggested that SCUB be provided with more than one copy of the budget material. The costs associated with reverting to the PST and GST from the HST were also discussed. The following motion was then put: Motion: Whitcombe / Zahir That Senate express its appreciation to those who worked on the budget this year. CARRIED. It was agreed that better information would be useful for budget discussions and planning and that there is much data available but it needs to be determined what information is desired to be extracted from it. Appreciation was expressed by Senators to SCUB for meeting with interested parties. It was suggested that next year SCUB advise invitees what information they would like from them prior to the meetings so that the discussion can be better informed. At 5:30 p.m. a motion was moved to extend the meeting. Motion to extend meeting: Whitcombe / Casperson That the Senate meeting be extended beyond 5:30 p.m. CARRIED. A few additional comments were made with regard to the budget, including that planning for the budget takes precedence over planning for the University’s financial health and that we should not lose track of long-term processes. Dr. Iwama stated that he was looking forward to next week’s Town Hall meeting as a start to that discussion and that he hopes to establish a schedule for these ongoing discussions.

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9.2 Senate Committee on Nominations Zahir “For Approval” Items: As the meeting was not quorate, the Chair of the Senate Committee on Nominations asked that motions S-201303.03 and S-201303.04 be deferred to the next meeting of Senate. S-201303.03 Membership Changes to Senate (no material)

That, on the recommendation of the Senate Committee on Nominations, and barring further nominations from the floor of Senate, the following candidates, who have met all eligibility requirements to serve on Senate, be elected to Senate in accordance with Section 3(q)(i) of the Senate Handbook.


SENATE POSITION TO BE FILLED CANDIDATE (except as otherwise noted, all terms begin April 1, 2013) Regional Senator — Peace River-Liard Region (until March 31, 2016) Moira Green This motion was deferred to the next meeting of Senate.

S-201303.04 Membership Changes to Senate Committees (no material) That, on the recommendation of the Senate Committee on Nominations, and barring further


Effective date: Immediately upon approval by Senate SENATE COMMITTEE POSITION TO BE FILLED CANDIDATE (except as otherwise noted, all terms begin immediately) Senate Committee on Academic Affairs Faculty Senator (until March 31, 2015) Elie Korkmaz Faculty Senator (until March 31, 2016) Paul Siakaluk Faculty Senator (until March 31, 2016) Kuo-Hsing Kuo Faculty Senator (until March 31, 2015) Todd Whitcombe Faculty Member — CASHS (until March 31, 2016) Sherry Beaumont Faculty Member — CSAM (until March 31, 2015) Pranesh Kumar Faculty Member — Regional (until March 31, 2014) Blanca Schorcht Graduate Student — CASHS (until March 31, 2014) Jeff Kormos Graduate Student — CSAM (until March 31, 2014) Titi Kunkel Undergraduate Student — CSAM (until March 31, 2014) Melissa Nitz Regional Senator (until March 31, 2014) Moira Green This motion was deferred to the next meeting of Senate.

“For Information” Items: Student Senators elected to Senate for positions beginning April 1, 2013: Undergraduate Student Senator Darren deVries Undergraduate Student Senator Melissa Nitz Undergraduate Student Senator Kirsten Reimer Graduate Student Senator Anthony Daniele Graduate Student Senator Jeff Kormos The list of new Student Senators was provided to Senate for information.

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10.0 Other Business

10.1 Discussion of financial planning processes going forward

It was agreed that this item had already been discussed earlier in the meeting so no further discussion was undertaken.

11.0 Information There were no items for information. 12.0 S-201303.05 Adjournment General Consent That the Senate meeting be adjourned. CARRIED. The meeting ended at 5:40 p.m.

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APPENDIX I President’s Report Senate meeting of March 20, 2013 Prepared by Charlene Myers Dr. Iwama reported that today was the last day that the Legislature was in session so things have been quiet. The Wood Innovation and Design Centre continues to gain momentum in the media but he has no further information about it with regard to UNBC. Dr. Iwama indicated that detailed costing for programs is prepared and the University waits to hear what operating support will be provided if the building goes ahead. He reiterated that the University will not take on any additional programs without the provision of adequate funding by the government as we cannot afford to do so. Dr. Iwama recently attended a Public Policy Forum in Ottawa at which he was invited to present “the UNBC story.” He delivered this presentation to presidents and directors of the Canadian Foundation for Innovation, Tri-Council Agencies, Ottawa charities, Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development and the Privy Council Office. The group was keenly interested in UNBC and will plan to visit us at some time in the future. UNBC’s research, and the number of graduate and First Nations students, was attractive to them. Dr. Iwama was invited to this forum as a result of a forum held here with community members and Aboriginal leaders with regard to the oil and gas industry, which had a strong impact in Ottawa. UNBC has a role to play in bringing the community and resource sector together. Dr. Iwama concluded that UNBC has a friend in David Mitchell, President and CEO of the Public Policy Forum.

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Proposed 2013/14 UNBC General Operating Budget

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Proposed 2013/14 General Operating Budget

Budget Planning Context • Provincial Operating Grant • Enrolments • International Growth • Unfunded Wage Settlements • PTR and other unfunded increases • Impact on Indirect Costs of Research grant from declining tri-

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Beginning with a deficit of over $2 million the budget was balanced for 2013/14 by:

• Increasing tuition fees by 2%

• Adding 30 FTE international undergraduates

• Identifying alternate funding sources, such as contributions from Ancillary Services.

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Balancing the Budget (cont’d.) • Restructuring organizations and positions to address

changing operational requirements

• Reducing the Capital Equip Replacement Reserve allocation based on estimated future savings resulting from implementing new virtual desktop environment

• Reviewing, reducing or maintaining current levels of central expenses (e.g. legal fees, utilities, software licensing) to extent possible

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Balancing the Budget (cont’d.) • PEC will use year-end surplus funds to invest in

strategic areas on a one-time basis. • PEC will also work to ensure best possible use of all

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Moving UNBC Forward • Participate in cost savings initiatives, e.g. ASDT,

to reduce all costs where possible • Review operations to ensure efficient and

effective use of all resources – human, financial and physical

• Explore options to increase revenues and overall financial health of the institution

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Moving UNBC Forward (cont’d) Priorities Planning Process • President and Provost to lead • Process will “involve the critical conversations

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Proposed Tuition Fee Rates 2013/14 Undergraduate

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Sample Annual Cost 2013/14 2012/13

• Undergraduate, 30 credit hours $4,816 $4,722 • Graduate, full-time, 3 units $4,479 $4,392 • M.Ed., full-time $6,119 $5,999 • MSW, full-time $5,245 $5,142

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Revenues Revenue 2013/14 % 2012/13 %

Provincial Operating Grant 46,262,000 67.6 46,058,000 68.5 Federal: Indirect Costs of Research Grant (ICR) 1,366,000 2.0 1,733,000 2.6

Tuition & Other Student Fees 18,547,000 27.1 17,653,000 26.3

Other 2,227,000 3.3 1,776,000 2.6

Total 68,402,000 100.0 67,220,000 100.0

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Expenses & Transfers Expenses and Transfers 2013/14 % 2012/13 %

Salaries & Benefits 50,305,000 73.5 49,572,000 73.7

Operating Expenses 14,344,000 21.0 14,501,000 21.6

Minor Capital 259,000 0.4 251,000 0.4

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THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON THE UNIVERSITY BUDGET (SCUB) REPORT (SENATE MEETING OF MARCH 20, 2013) by Balbinder S. Deo Chair, SCUB University of Northern British Columbia

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MEETINGS HELD SO FAR?

President, George Iwama; Provost, Mark Dale Bill Owen (Student Success and Enrollment

Management); Troy Hanschen (Registrar) Dan Ryan (Dean CSAM); Bob Tait (Acting Dean CASHS) Bill McGill (Dean, Graduate Studies). UNBC senators; FA representatives Rob van Adrichem (VP, External Relations), and David

Claus (Assistant Director Facilities). Ranjana Bird (VP, Research), Program chairs There is also a plan to meet faculty members, librarians, students and their representatives, staff and their reps...

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OVERVIEW –UNBC STATUS?

UNBC - Mclean’s ranking 2nd in Canada

The small class size is well appreciated and valued by its students.

Small research intensive university Research work of its researchers highly reputed in Canada and

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OVERVIEW- DIRECT IMPACT OF EARLIER BUDGET REDUCTIONS?

Morale of UNBC faculty & staff low. There is reduction in the level of student services Some programs were unable to hire faculty where it is needed

the most. Positions remained unfilled for the last many years. In some programs, more than 60 percent of the teaching load

has to be given to the non-tenured faculty. There is a dramatic increase in the class sizes in some

programs.

Negatively affect UNBC Ranking achieved over so many years of hard work

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OVERVIEW- IDIRECT IMPACT OF EARLIER BUDGETS?

Increased failure rate of students in some classes which leads to organizing additional sections (added cost).

Students taking courses from other institutions (lost revenue for the university).

Negative impact on the ‘small class size’ reputation of UNBC Reducing the diversity and breadth of some course offerings

which may have further negative impacts on enrolment and retention of students

Well trained and established researchers and teachers looking for jobs elsewhere.

Negatively affect UNBC Ranking achieved over so many years of hard work

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BUDGET AND THE BUDGETARY PROCESS?

Almost all segments of the university community intend to provide their input and effort to the budgetary process for the good of the university. Therefore, To have their input and engagement, the level of transparency, the channels of communications, and methods of engagement need to be improved /developed

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UNBC BUDGETARY PROCESS- PERCEPTIONS?

Less transparent, and is not communicated to the university community effectively.

Consultations and inputs specifically at the program level are minimal in many cases.

Management is simply cutting resources across programs/ departments without looking at the strategic choices of the departments/programs (For example, a 3% cut across all programs/departments large or small with minimal or no input from programs and departments )

No comprehensive approach followed to deal with budget deficits. UNBC Community want… University community wants to know in advance about various initiatives that are to be supported, or not to be supported, through budget allocation.

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BUDGET AND THE BUDGETARY PROCESS?

The budgets, balance sheets, income statements, and other accounting documents are important but are technical

The information and data contained in these documents is difficult to understand by majority of members

Faculty and staff want to get the information translated into layperson terms so that they are able to truly involve and engage themselves in the budgetary process

SCUB receives only one copy of the budget folder in the third or fourth week of February (February 19th this year)

Insufficient time for SCUB members to understand and communicate the meaning of information

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RECOMMENDATIONS- BUDGET AND THE BUDGETARY PROCESS?

To provide; The draft budget in the first week of February More copies of budget folders so that committee members should be

able to examine the budget as per their convenience The depth of data and information for each program in CSAM and in

CASHS. SCUB with the services of a resource person (in addition to V.P.

Finance, and Director, Budgets) who have the required accounting skills to translate the knowledge contained in the budget to the members, senators and other segments of the university community

UNBC should make strategic choices instead of slicing a percentage (for example, 3% budget cut) of resources across departments and programs.

The committee recommends a continued comprehensive approach to deal with the budget deficits.

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RECOMMENDATIONS- TO INCREASE STUDENT ENROLMENT?

UNBC domestic student enrolment is almost 500 FTE’s below the Government funded mark and it opens the door to make suitable changes to current plans, such as; Recruitment of students from the International Market

Financial and non-financial incentives to recruit domestic students

Financial and non-financial incentives to retain students

Incentives to students to take a full load of courses in each semester

Make student recruitment arrangements with other PSE institutions

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OVERVIEW –INTERNATIONAL STUDENT MARKET?

“…International students are a vital source of revenue for BC's PSE institutions …….” (Ken Steele, Vancouver Sun).

International graduate and undergraduate student enrolment continues to rise in Canada.

BC government is encouraging institutions to increase international students by 50%.

However, UNBC has not been able to harness this potential to a large extent. There is an opportunity to recruit students from international student markets specifically from countries with growing student markets.

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OVERVIEW –UNBC FUND RAISING ?

UNBC is lagging behind in fund raising initiatives as compared to other universities in BC. Some of the program chairs are very keen to support the

UNBC Advancement Office for fund raising efforts Business Schools in other universities work with their

respective university advancement offices to raise funds UNBC should also make use of the skill and talent available

in UNBC School of Business to raise funds to support various new initiatives.

For fund raising efforts input of faculty, alumni, and students should be made use of for better results.

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SCRGS Proposed Revision of Calendar Entry Motion Form Page 1 of 5 Motion submitted by: Balbinder Deo Template Updated: August 2008 Date of submission or latest revision: Feb 21, 2013

Motion Number (assigned by

Steering Committee of Senate): S-201304.05

SENATE COMMITTEE ON RESEARCH AND GRADUATE STUDIES

PROPOSED REVISION OF CALENDAR ENTRY

Motion: That change(s) to the degree requirements and calendar description for the MSc

in Business Administration, in the 2012/2013 Graduate Calendar, be approved as proposed.

1. Reproduction of current Calendar entry for the item to be revised: Requirements In first year, the course of study comprises 15 credit hours of courses to provide research knowledge and skills as well as substantive knowledge within a specialized area of concentration in business administration. In second year, the course of study comprises 21 credit hours of courses to provide additional substantive depth in the area of specialized concentration, research in business administration to apply and refine research skills, and a Master’s Thesis representing an original empirical investigation in the chosen specialized area of business administration. Required Courses for the First Year COMM 760-3 Seminar in Business Administration COMM 760-3 Research Methodology or equivalent One course from the following MSc Research Topics courses (3 credit hours) COMM 616-3 Accounting Research 1 COMM 617-3 Accounting Research 2 COMM 618-3 Accounting Research 3 COMM 626-3 Finance Research 1 COMM 627-3

Finance Research 2 COMM 628-3


Research in Human Resources Management/Organization Behaviour 1 COMM 638-3

Research in Human Resources Management/Organization Behaviour 2

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Marketing Research 1 COMM 647-3


Marketing Research 3 COMM 656-3 Research in Operations Management/International Business 1 COMM 657-3

Research in Operations Management/International Business 2 COMM 658-3

Research in Operations Management/International Business 3 Required Courses for the Second Year One course from the following MSc Research Topics courses (3 credit hours) COMM 616-3 Accounting Research 1 COMM 617-3 Accounting Research 2 COMM 618-3 Accounting Research 3 COMM 626-3 Finance Research 1 COMM 627-3










Research in Operations Management/International Business 3 COMM 762 (3-6) Independent Research in Business Administration COMM 763-12 Master's Thesis

2. Proposed revision with changes underlined and deletions indicated clearly:

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Requirements In first year, The course of study comprises has two major components: (1) 15 18 credit hours of courses to provide research methods and statistical knowledge and skills as well as substantive breadth of knowledge within a specialized area of concentration in business administration; and (2) . In second year, the course of study comprises 21 18 credit hours of courses to provide additional substantive depth in the an area of specialized concentration that includes, research in business administration to apply and refine research skills, and a Master’s Thesis representing an original empirical investigation in the chosen specialized area of business administration. Required Courses for the First Year COMM 662-3 Research Methodology or equivalent COMM 760-3 Seminar in Business Administration COMM 762- 6 Independent Research in Business Administration COMM 763-12 Master's Thesis One Two courses from the following MSc Research Topics courses (3 credit hours)

COMM 616-3 Accounting Research 1 COMM 617-3 Accounting Research 2 COMM 618-3 Accounting Research 3 COMM 626-3 Finance Research 1 COMM 627-3










Research in Operations Management/International Business 3

Required Courses for the Second Year One course from the following MSc Research Topics courses (3 credit hours)

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COMM 616-3 Accounting Research 1 COMM 617-3 Accounting Research 2 COMM 618-3 Accounting Research 3 COMM 626-3 Finance Research 1 COMM 627-3

Finance Research 2

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COMM 656-3 Research in Operations Management/International Business 1 COMM 657-3


COMM 658-3


COMM 762- (3-6) Independent Research in Business Administration COMM 763-12 Master's Thesis

3. Rationale for the proposed revisions:

The Program needs greater flexibility in offering courses. Therefore, reference to courses taken in the “First” and “Second” Years is removed. The layout of the Requirements with regards to the need to take 2 MSC Research Topics courses is confusing. These courses are therefore listed apart from COMM 762-6 and COMM 763-12. COMM 762-6 and COMM 763-12 are listed with COMM 662-3 and COMM 760-3 to achieve better clarity of course requirements for the M.Sc. in Business Administration.

4. Effective date: September 2013

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3. Implications of the changes for other programs, etc., if applicable: None 4. Authorization:

Program / Academic / Administrative Unit: Not applicable Other Committee Motion Number: Not applicable Other Committee Approval Date: Not applicable College: CSAM College Council Motion Number: CSAM CC Consent Motion 2013:03:14:03 College Council Approval Date: March 14, 2013

5. Other Information

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INFORMATION TO BE COMPLETED AFTER SENATE COMMITTEE ON RESEARCH AND GRADUATE

STUDIES MEETING Brief Summary of Committee Debate: Motion No.: SCAAF201304.16

Moved by: S. Beaumont Seconded by: P. Siakaluk

Committee Decision: CARRIED

Approved by SCAAF: April 3, 2013 Date Chair’s Signature For recommendation to , or information of Senate.

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Motion: That the change(s) to the calendar description related to the additional required

courses for the MSc in Business Administration, in the 2012/2013 Graduate Calendar, be approved as proposed.

1. Reproduction of current Calendar entry for the item to be revised: Additional Required Courses

(taken in first or second year) STAT 671-3 Linear Models STAT 675-3 Methods for Multivariate Data

With permission of the Chair of the MSc Program in Business Administration, alternative courses in statistics may be taken as substitutes for STAT 671-3 and STAT 675-3 if the STAT courses are not available when needed to meet MSc Program requirements. When the above two STAT course are available when needed to meet MSc requirements, they are to be taken in preference to alternative courses.

2. Proposed revision with changes underlined and deletions indicated clearly: Additional Required Courses

(taken in first or second year) STAT 671-3 Linear Models STAT 675-3 Methods for Multivariate Data

With permission of the Chair of the MSc Program in Business Administration, alternative courses in other programs statistics may be taken as substitutes for STAT 671-3 and STAT 675-3 if the STAT courses are not available when needed to meet MSc Program requirements. When the above two STAT course are available when needed to meet MSc requirements, they are to be taken in preference to alternative courses.


Courses in Linear Models and Multivariate data must be offered yearly, preferably in first and second

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terms of the first year of MSC students’ programs, to provide the groundwork for MSc students to undertake research courses and complete their Master’s theses. The frequency of offerings of these courses in the Department of Mathematics is insufficient to allow some MSC students to take the above courses at the needed times and frequencies within students’ programs of study. Therefore, some MSc students may need to take alternatives to these courses in the School of Business or other departments.

4. Effective date: September 2013 5. Implications of the changes for other programs, etc., if applicable: None 6. Authorization:




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SCRGS New Course Approval Motion Form Page 1 of 4 Motion submitted by: Balbinder Deo Template Updated: August 2008 Date of submission or latest revision: Feb 21, 2013




NEW COURSE APPROVAL FORM

Motion: That the new course COMM 698-3 Special Topics in Business Administration be

approved as follows: A. Description of the Course Academic Program: School of Business Course, Subject Number, and Credits: Comm 698-3 Course Title: Special Topics in Business Administration Goal(s) of Course: To enhance research skills of MSc. students This course seeks to enhance and broaden the analytical and research skills of students by providing curriculum in special areas of research in management (like behavioural research and analysis, mathematical finance, project management, quantitative methods in business) based on the research agenda of faculty and emerging areas of research. Calendar Course Description: This course provides curriculum on special topics in frontier areas of various disciplines of Business Administration. Credit Hours: 3 credit hours (Normally, UNBC courses are 3 credit hours and may not be repeated for

credit. If this course falls outside the norm, please complete sections a) and b) below). a) Variable credit available? Yes* No X b) Can the course be repeated for credit if the subject matter differs substantially? Yes** No X Contact Hours: Lecture 39 , Laboratory 0 , Seminar 0 , Other (specify) Prerequisites: None Co-requisites: None

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Preclusions: none Proposed text / readings: Depending upon the nature of the topic/s chosen Course Equivalencies: None Grade Mode: NORMAL (i.e., alpha grade) Semester of first offering: September 2013 Course to be offered: each semester

each year Fall or Winter

alternating years

B. Significance Within Academic Program Anticipated enrolment 1 - 5 If there is a proposed enrolment limit, state the limit and explain: None Required for: Major: M.Sc in Business Admin Minor: None Other: None

Elective in: Major: None Minor: Other:

Required by another major/minor: (specify) No Required or recommended by an accrediting agency: (specify) No Toward what degrees will the course be accepted for credit? M.Sc. (Business Administration) What courses are being deleted from the Program this year? None What other courses are being proposed within the Program this year? None C. Relation to Other Program Areas Identify courses in other UNBC Programs that overlap with this course; describe the overlap and comment on its significance: Is a preclusion required? Yes No X If there is an overlap, and no preclusion is required, why not? No overlap Has this overlap been discussed with the Program concerned? Yes No In offering this course, will UNBC require facilities or staff at other institutions?

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Yes No X If yes, describe: D. Resources required Please describe ADDITIONAL resources required over the next five years to offer this course. i. College Staffing: None ii. Space (classroom, laboratory, storage, etc.): Classroom iii: Library Holdings: See attached form iv. Computer (time, hardware, software): E. Additional Attached Materials

F. Other Considerations First Nations Content: Yes No X Other Information: Attachment Pages (in addition to required Library Form): 0 pages G. Authorization

Senate Committee on First Nations and Aboriginal Peoples Motion Number: Not applicable College Council Motion Number: CSAMCC Motion 2013:03:14:04 College Council Approval Date: March 14, 2013

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SCRGS Motion Form Page 1 of 1 Motion submitted by: Ballbinder Deo Template Updated: August 2008 Date of submission or latest revision: Dec 06, 2012

Motion Number (assigned by Steering Committee of Senate): S-201304.08


Motion: That the grade mode for COMM 763-12 MSc Business Administration Thesis be changed

from a letter grade to Pass/Fail. Effective Date: September 2012 Made by: Dr. Steven Cronshaw College / Academic Department: CSAM Program: School of Business (M.Sc Business Administration) Implications for Other Programs / Faculties? None Rationale: The use of a pass/fail criterion is consistent with other Master theses at UNBC. College Council Motion Number: CSAM CC Consent Motion 2013:03:14:03 College Council Approval Date: March 14, 2013 Attachment Pages (if applicable): 0 pages






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SCAPP Proposed Revision of Calendar Entry Motion Form Page 1 of 3 Motion submitted by: Andrew d. Seidel, Orland Wilkerson Template Updated: August 2008 Date of submission or latest revision: March 4, 2013


SENATE COMMITTEE ON ACADEMIC POLICY AND PLANNING


Motion: That the degree requirements for the Environmental Planning Major in Natural

Resource Planning, in the 2012/2013 undergraduate calendar, be approved as proposed.

1. Reproduction of current Calendar entry for the item to be revised:

Major in Natural Resources Planning …. Upper-Division Requirements NREM 400-4 Natural Resources Planning NREM 410-3 Watershed Management Three of: BIOL 302-3 Limnology BIOL 411-3 Conservation Biology ECON 305-3 Environmental Economics ECON 330-4 Resource Economics ECON 331-3 Forestry Economics ECON 411-3 Cost Benefit Analysis ENPL 409-4 Advanced First Nations Community and Environmental Planning ENSC 302-3 Energy Development ENSC 308-3 Northern Contaminated Environments ENSC 312-3 Boundary-layer Meteorology ENSC 404-3 Waste Management ENSC 412-3 Air Pollution ENVS 325-3 Global Environmental Change: Science and Policy ENVS 326-3 Natural Resources, Environmental Issues and Public Engagement FNST 451-3 Traditional Use Studies GEOG 401-3 Resource Geography INTS 307-3 Global Resources INTS 470-3 International Environmental Policy NREM 413-3 Agroforestry ORTM 300-3 Recreation and Tourism Impacts ORTM 305-3 Protected Area Planning and Management ORTM 407-3 Recreation, Tourism and Communities POLS 334-3 Society, Policy and Administration of Natural Resources POLS 350-3 Law and Municipal Government …..

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Proposed revision with changes underlined and deletions indicated clearly: Major in Natural Resources Planning …. Upper-Division Requirements NREM 400-4 Natural Resources Planning NREM 410-3 Watershed Management Three of: BIOL 302-3 Limnology BIOL 411-3 Conservation Biology ECON 305-3 Environmental Economics ECON 330-4 Resource Economics ECON 331-3 Forestry Economics ECON 411-3 Cost Benefit Analysis ENPL 409-4 Advanced First Nations Community and Environmental Planning ENSC 302-3 Energy Development ENSC 308-3 Northern Contaminated Environments ENSC 312-3 Boundary-layer Meteorology ENSC 404-3 Waste Management ENSC 412-3 Air Pollution ENVS 325-3 Global Environmental Change: Science and Policy ENVS 326-3 Natural Resources, Environmental Issues and Public Engagement FNST 451-3 Traditional Use Studies GEOG 401-3 Resource Geography INTS 307-3 Global Resources INTS 470-3 International Environmental Policy NREM 413-3 Agroforestry ORTM 300-3 Recreation and Tourism Impacts ORTM 305-3 Protected Area Planning and Management ORTM 407-3 Recreation, Tourism and Communities POLS 334-3 Society, Policy and Administration of Natural Resources POLS 344-3 Society, Policy and Administration of Natural Resources or NREM 306-3 Society, Policy, and Administration POLS 350-3 Law and Municipal Government ….. 3. Rationale for the proposed revisions: This change results from Political Science changing their course number for POLS 334 (or NREM 306), the course content has not changed. 4. Effective date: September 2013 5. Implications of the changes for other programs, etc., if applicable: None 6. Authorization:

Program / Academic / Administrative Unit: Environmental Planning Other Committee Motion Number: Not applicable Other Committee Approval Date: Not applicable College: CSAM

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College Council Motion Number: CSAM CC Consent Motion 2013:03:14:03 College Council Approval Date: March 14, 2013



INFORMATION TO BE COMPLETED AFTER SENATE COMMITTEE ON ACADEMIC POLICY AND

PLANNING MEETING Brief Summary of Committee Debate: Motion No.: SCAAF201304.15

Moved by: P. Siakaluk Seconded by: T. Whitcombe


Approved by SCAPP: April 3, 2013 Date Chair’s Signature For recommendation to , or information of Senate.

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SCAPP Proposed Revision of Calendar Entry Motion Form Page 1 of 3 Motion submitted by: Antonia Mills Template Updated: August 2008 Date of submission or latest revision: Jan. 29, 2013




Motion: That the change(s) to the course list for FNST “Approved Ancillary Courses for a

Major in First Nations Studies,” on page 133 of the 2012/2013 undergraduate calendar, be approved as proposed.


ANTH 206-3 Ethnography in Northern British Columbia ANTH 404-3 Comparative Study of Indigenous Peoples of the World ANTH 407-3 British Columbia Ethnography ANTH 409-3 British Columbia Archaeology BIOL 350-3 Ethnobotany ENGL 320-3 First Nations Literature ENGL 420-3 Special Topics in First Nations Literature GEOG 403-3 Aboriginal Geography HIST 110-3 Indigena HIST 390-3 Aboriginal People in Canada HIST 391-3 Aboriginal People in the United States HIST 303-3 British Columbia HIST 456-(3-6) Topics in Cultural Encounters NREM 303-3 First Nations’ Approaches to Resource Management NURS 205-3 Introduction to First Nations Health NURS 422-3 First Nations Health and Nursing NURS 498-3 Special Topics in Nursing POLS 220-3 Canadian Law and Aboriginal Peoples POLS 311-3 Russian Politics and Society POLS 340-3 First Nations Self-Government and Administration POLS 412-3 Comparative Aboriginal State Relations SOCW 455-3 First Nations Governance and Social Policy SOCW 456-3 Family Caring Systems SOCW 457-3 Individual and Community Wellness WMST 306-3 Indigenous Women: Perspectives WMST 413-(3-6) Topics in Aboriginal Women’s Studies


ANTH 206-3 Ethnography in Northern British Columbia ANTH 404-3 Comparative Study of Indigenous Peoples of the World ANTH 407-3 British Columbia Ethnography ANTH 409-3 British Columbia Archaeology BIOL 350-3 Ethnobotany ENGL 320-3 First Nations Literature

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ENGL 420-3 Special Topics in First Nations Literature GEOG 403-3 Aboriginal Geography HHSC 471-3 Aboriginal Health and Chronic Disease HIST 303-3 British Columbia HIST 110-3 Indigena HIST 215-3 Global History of Indigenous People HIST 390-3 Aboriginal People in Canada HIST 391-3 Aboriginal People in the United States HIST 456-(3-6) Topics in Cultural Encounters NREM 303-3 First Nations’ Approaches to Resource Management NURS 205-3 Introduction to First Nations Health NURS 422-3 First Nations Health and Nursing NURS 498-3 Special Topics in Nursing POLS 220-3 Canadian Law and Aboriginal Peoples POLS 311-3 Russian Politics and Society POLS 340-3 First Nations Self-Government and Administration POLS 412-3 Comparative Aboriginal State Relations SOCW 455-3 First Nations Governance and Social Policy SOCW 456-3 Family Caring Systems SOCW 457-3 Individual and Community Wellness WMST 306-3 Indigenous Women: Perspectives WMST 413-(3-6) Topics in Aboriginal Women’s Studies


HHSC 471-3 was voted and passed by FNST department to be included in Ancillary courses. HIST 110-3 has been deleted by the department of History and replaced with HIST 215-3. POLS 220-3 has been deleted by the department of POLS.

4. Effective date: Immediately upon approval by Senate 5. Implications of the changes for other programs, etc., if applicable: None 6. Authorization:

Program / Academic / Administrative Unit: NA Other Committee Motion Number: Other Committee Approval Date: College: College of Arts, Social and Health Sciences College Council Motion Number: Omnibus Motion: CASHSCC.2013.02.28.03 College Council Approval Date: February 28, 2013

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INFORMATION TO BE COMPLETED AFTER SENATE COMMITTEE ON ACADEMIC POLICY AND PLANNING MEETING

Brief Summary of Committee Debate: Motion No.: SCAPP201303.03

Moved by: D. Ryan Seconded by: B. McGill

Committee Decision: CARRIED.

Approved by SCAPP: March 6, 2013 Date Chair’s Signature For recommendation to , or information of Senate.

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Motion: That the change(s) to the title and course list for FNST Aboriginal Health

Sciences Certificate, on page 136 of the 2012/2013 undergraduate calendar, be approved as proposed.


Aboriginal Health Sciences The Certificate in Aboriginal Health Sciences offers a multidisciplinary program allowing individuals to pursue their interest in Aboriginal Health Science through a concentrated program of courses on Aboriginal Health and Health Science subjects. The Certificate requires completion of 10 courses (31 credit hours). Individuals working with Aboriginal communities in a health related field or desiring to purse a degree in the health sciences with a concentration on Aboriginal health will be especially interested in this program. The Certificate in Aboriginal Health Sciences allows individuals to receive a credential after 31 credit hours of study. The Certificate especially complements a major in First Nations Studies, Anthropology, Environmental Studies, Community Health, and Psychology. Students desiring to complete a degree after the Certificate are strongly encouraged to speak with the relevant program academic advisor. Students must establish their course of study with approval from the Chair of First Nations Studies. Certificate Requirements BIOL 110-3 Introductory Ecology CHEM 110-3 Chemistry of Everyday Life or CHEM 100-3 General Chemistry I FNST 100-3 The Aboriginal Peoples of Canada HHSC 101-3 Introduction to Health Sciences I: Issues and Controversies PHYS 115-4 General Introduction to Physics PSYC 101-3 Psychology as a Science FNST 200-3 Methods and Perspectives in First Nations Studies FNST 280-3 Aboriginal Medicines I-Harvesting and Preservation FNST 282-3 Aboriginal Health Philosophy MATH 115-3 Pre-Calculus


Aboriginal Health Sciences Aboriginal / Indigenous Health and Healing The Certificate in Aboriginal / Indigenous Health and Healing Sciences offers a multidisciplinary

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program allowing individuals to pursue their interest in Aboriginal / Indigenous Health and Healing Sciences through a concentrated program of courses on Aboriginal Health and Health Science subjects. The Certificate requires completion of 10 courses (30 credit hours). Individuals working with Aboriginal communities in a health-related field or desiring to pursue a degree in the health sciences with a concentration on Aboriginal health will be especially interested in this program. The Certificate in Aboriginal / Indigenous Health and Healing Sciences allows individuals to receive a credential after 30 credit hours of study. The Certificate especially complements a major in First Nations Studies, Anthropology, Environmental Studies, Community Health, and Psychology. Students desiring to complete a degree after the Certificate are strongly encouraged to speak with the relevant program academic student advisor. Students must establish their course of study with approval from the Chair of First Nations Studies. Certificate Requirements BIOL 110-3 Introductory Ecology CHEM 110-3 Chemistry of Everyday Life or CHEM 100-3 General Chemistry I FNST 100-3 The Aboriginal Peoples of Canada HHSC 101-3 Introduction to Health Sciences I: Issues and Controversies HHSC 102-3 Introduction to Health Sciences II: Rural and Aboriginal Issues PHYS 115-4 General Introduction to Physics PSYC 101-3 Psychology as a Science FNST 200-3 Methods and Perspectives in First Nations Studies FNST 203-3 Introduction to Traditional Ecological Knowledge FNST 217-3 Contemporary Challenges Facing Aboriginal Communities FNST 280-3 Aboriginal Medicines I – Harvesting and Preservation FNST 281-3 Aboriginal Medicines II – Administering and Ethics FNST 282-3 Aboriginal Health Philosophy FNST 298-3 Special Topics in First Nations Studies MATH 115-3 Pre-Calculus


The FNST Department found that the Aboriginal Health Science Certificate eliminated a number of students who intended to pursue a career in the Aboriginal Health field by requiring five science or math courses. After consultation with UNBC Departments and CSFS (Carrier Sekani Family Services) it was agreed upon that changing the certificate to reflect Aboriginal/Indigenous Health and Healing is appropriate.


Program / Academic / Administrative Unit: FNST Department Motion # 13012101 Other Committee Motion Number:

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Other Committee Approval Date: College: Arts, Social and Health Sciences College Council Motion Number: Omnibus Motion: CASHSCC.2013.02.28.03 College Council Approval Date: February 28, 2013




Brief Summary of Committee Debate: Motion No.: SCAPP201303.04 Moved by: B. Owen Seconded by: M. Nitz

Committee Decision: CARRIED. Approved by SCAPP: March 6, 2013 Date Chair’s Signature For recommendation to , or information of Senate.

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Motion: That the change(s) to the title and course list for FNST Aboriginal Health

Sciences Diploma, on page 134 of the 2012/2013 undergraduate calendar, be approved as proposed.


Aboriginal Health Sciences The Diploma in Aboriginal Health Sciences offers a multidisciplinary program allowing individuals to pursue their interest in Aboriginal Health Science through a concentrated program of courses on Aboriginal Health and Health Science subjects. Individuals working with Aboriginal communities in a health related field or desiring to pursue a degree in the health sciences with a concentration on Aboriginal health will be especially interested in this program. The Diploma in Aboriginal Health Sciences allows individuals to receive a credential after 62 credit hours of study. The Diploma especially complements a major in First Nations Studies, Anthropology, Environmental Studies, Community Health, and Psychology. Students desiring to complete a degree after completion of the Diploma are strongly encouraged to speak with the relevant program Academic Advisor. The diploma program is based on existing undergraduate courses with the addition of four new courses (Aboriginal Medicines II– Administering and Ethics, Aboriginal Health Management, Aboriginal Health and Chronic Illness, and Aboriginal Healing Practices). Diploma Requirements Successful completion of the Certificate in Aboriginal Health Sciences: BIOL 102-4 Introductory Biology II HHSC 102-3 Introductory to Health Sciences II - Rural and Aboriginal Issues PSYC 102-3 Psychology and Human Problems PSYC 215-3 Research Design and Methodology in Psychology I FNST 281-3 Aboriginal Medicines II - Administering and Ethics FNST 302-3 First Nations Health and Healing FNST 304-3 First Nations Environmental Philosophy and Knowledge FNST 315-3 Aboriginal Health Management FNST 316-3 Aboriginal Health and Chronic Illness FNST 317-3 Aboriginal Healing Practices


Aboriginal Health Sciences Aboriginal / Indigenous Health and Healing

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The Diploma in Aboriginal / Indigenous Health and Healing Sciences offers a multidisciplinary program allowing individuals to pursue their interest in Aboriginal / Indigenous Health and Healing Sciences through a concentrated program of courses on Aboriginal Health and Health Science subjects. Individuals working with Aboriginal communities in a health-related field or desiring to pursue a degree in the health sciences with a concentration on Aboriginal health will be especially interested in this program. The Diploma in Aboriginal / Indigenous Health and Healing Sciences allows individuals to receive a credential after 620 credit hours of study. The Diploma especially complements a major in First Nations Studies, Anthropology, Environmental Studies, Community Health, and Psychology. Students desiring to complete a degree after completion of the Diploma are strongly encouraged to speak with the relevant program Academic Student Advisor. The diploma program is based on existing undergraduate courses with the addition of four new courses (Aboriginal Medicines II– Administering and Ethics, Aboriginal Health Management, Aboriginal Health and Chronic Illness, and Aboriginal Healing Practices). Diploma Requirements Successful completion of the Certificate in Aboriginal / Indigenous Health and Healing Sciences: BIOL 102-4 Introductory Biology II HHSC 102-3 Introductory to Health Sciences II - Rural and Aboriginal Issues PSYC 102-3 Psychology and Human Problems PSYC 215-3 Research Design and Methodology in Psychology I FNST 281-3 Aboriginal Medicines II - Administering and Ethics FNST 302-3 First Nations Health and Healing FNST 303-3 First Nations Religion and Philosophy and Knowledge FNST 304-3 Indigenous First Nations Environmental Philosophy and Knowledge FNST 313-3 Healing Within Art: Space, Time and Materials FNST 315-3 Aboriginal Health Management FNST 316-3 Aboriginal Health and Chronic Illness FNST 317-3 Aboriginal Healing Practices FNST 411-3 Advanced Topics in Indigenous Religion and Philosophy FNST 440-3 Internship in First Nations Studies FNST 498-3 Special Topics in FNST

3. Rationale for the proposed revisions: In keeping with the alternation of the Aboriginal Health Sciences Certificate to the Aboriginal/Indigenous Health and Healing Certificate, the FNST Department is changing the Diploma from Aboriginal Health Sciences to the Aboriginal / Indigenous Health and Healing Diploma with upper level courses relevant to this domain. The diploma program is based on existing undergraduate courses with the addition of three relatively new courses (Aboriginal Health Management, Aboriginal Health and Chronic Illness, and Aboriginal Healing Practices).

4. Effective date: Immediately upon approval by Senate 5. Implications of the changes for other programs, etc., if applicable: None

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6. Authorization:

Program / Academic / Administrative Unit: FNST Department Motion # 13012101 Other Committee Motion Number: Other Committee Approval Date: College: College of Arts, Social and Health Sciences College Council Motion Number: Omnibus Motion: CASHSCC.2013.02.28.03 College Council Approval Date: February 28, 2013




Brief Summary of Committee Debate: Motion No.: SCAPP201303.05 Moved by: B. Owen Seconded by: M. Nitz

Committee Decision: CARRIED. Approved by SCAPP: March 6, 2013 Date Chair’s Signature For recommendation to , or information of Senate.

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Motion: That the change(s) to the course list for FNST “Minor in Indigenous Ecological

Knowledge” on page 134 of the 2012/2013 undergraduate calendar, be approved as proposed.


Minor in Indigenous Ecological Knowledge The minor in Indigenous Ecological Knowledge assists students to gain an understanding of the unique ways that Indigenous Peoples know and understand the world. This minor prepares students to engage First Nations in collaborative processes that include traditional ways of living and knowing, environmental philosophies, and aboriginal governance. The minor in Indigenous Ecological Knowledge requires the completion of a minimum of 21 credit hours of study, of which 12 must be at the upper division. A maximum of two courses (6 credit hours) used to fulfil the requirements for a major, or another minor, may also be used to fulfil requirements for this minor. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that they have the required prerequisites. Required FNST 100-3 The Aboriginal Peoples of Canada FNST 203-3 Introduction to Traditional Environmental Knowledge FNST 217-3 Contemporary Challenges Facing Aboriginal Communities Four of: FNST 301-3 Art and Material Culture of BC First Nations FNST 302-3 First Nations Health and Healing FNST 303-3 First Nations Religion and Philosophy FNST 304-3 First Nations Environmental Philosophy and Knowledge FNST 416-3 International Perspective FNST 440-3 Internship in First Nations Studies FNST 451-3 Traditional Use Studies POLS 220-3 Canadian Law and Aboriginal Peoples

2. Proposed revision with changes underlined and deletions indicated clearly: Minor in Indigenous Ecological Knowledge The minor in Indigenous Ecological Knowledge assists students to gain an understanding of the unique ways that Indigenous Peoples know

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and understand the world. This minor prepares students to engage First Nations in collaborative processes that include traditional ways of living and knowing, environmental philosophies, and aboriginal governance. The minor in Indigenous Ecological Knowledge requires the completion of a minimum of 21 credit hours of study, of which 12 must be at the upper division. A maximum of two courses (6 credit hours) used to fulfil the requirements for a major, or another minor, may also be used to fulfil requirements for this minor. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that they have the required prerequisites. Required FNST 100-3 The Aboriginal Peoples of Canada FNST 203-3 Introduction to Traditional Environmental Knowledge FNST 217-3 Contemporary Challenges Facing Aboriginal Communities Four of: FNST 301-3 Art and Material Culture of BC First Nations FNST 302-3 First Nations Health and Healing FNST 303-3 First Nations Religion and Philosophy FNST 304-3 First Nations Environmental Ecological Philosophy and Knowledge FNST 350-3 Canadian Law and Aboriginal Peoples FNST 416-3 International Perspective FNST 440-3 Internship in First Nations Studies FNST 451-3 Traditional Use Studies POLS 220-3 Canadian Law and Aboriginal Peoples 3. Rationale for the proposed revisions:

POLS 220-3 has been deleted by the department of POLS and FNST Department chose to substitute the FNST version of this course.


Program / Academic / Administrative Unit: NA Other Committee Motion Number: Other Committee Approval Date: College: College of Arts, Social and Health Sciences College Council Motion Number: Omnibus Motion: CASHSCC.2013.02.28.03

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College Council Approval Date: February 28, 2013





Moved by: B. Owen Seconded by: M. Nitz



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SCAPP Proposed Revision of Calendar Entry Motion Form Page 1 of 3 Motion submitted by: Cheryl Adam Template Updated: August 2008 Date of submission or latest revision: April 18, 2013




Motion: That the changes to the Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHSc) Honours Program

credit hour requirements be approved as proposed. 1. Reproduction of current Calendar entry for the item to be revised: Page 149, 2012/2013 Calendar 2nd column

To be awarded the BHSc Honours degree, students are required to complete 128 credit hours. This consists of 59 credit hours of common requirements for all BHSc students, with the remainder coming from the following Majors, and electives, as follows: Biomedical Studies: 48 credit hours of courses from the Biomedical Studies major; 12 elective credit hours of which at least 3 credit hours must be at the Health Sciences upper level; and the following 9 Honours credit hours: HHSC 490-6 Honours Thesis HHSC 497-3 Senior Seminar Community and Population Health - Aboriginal and Rural Health: 33 credit hours from the common course requirements for both Community and Population Health Majors, as well as a minimum of 12 credit hours (6 specified, 6 chosen) in Aboriginal and Rural Health related courses; 15 credit hours are obtained from elective credit hours; and the following 9 Honours credit hours: HHSC 490-6 Honours Thesis HHSC 497-3 Senior Seminar Community and Population Health - Environmental Health: Students take 33 credit hours from the common course requirements for both Community and Population Health Majors, as well as a minimum of 12 credit hours (6 specified, 6 chosen) in Environmental Health-related courses; 15 credit hours are obtained from elective credit hours; and the following 9 Honours credit hours:

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2. Proposed revision with changes underlined and deletions indicated clearly: Page 149, 2012/2013 Calendar 2nd column To be awarded the BHSc Honours degree, students are required to complete 128 credit hours. This consists of 59 56 credit hours of common requirements for all BHSc students, with the remainder coming from the following Mmajors, and electives, as follows: Biomedical Studies: 48 45 credit hours of courses from the Biomedical Studies major; 12 18 elective credit hours of which at least 3 credit hours must be at the Health Sciences upper level; and the following 9 Honours credit hours: HHSC 490-6 Honours Thesis HHSC 497-3 Senior Seminar Community and Population Health - Aboriginal and Rural Health: 33 credit hours from the common course requirements for both Community and Population Health Mmajors, as well as a minimum of 12 credit hours (6 specified, 6 chosen) in Aboriginal and Rural Health-related courses; 15 18 credit hours are obtained from elective credit hours; and the following 9 Honours credit hours: HHSC 490-6 Honours Thesis HHSC 497-3 Senior Seminar Community and Population Health - Environmental Health: Students take 33 credit hours from the common course requirements for both Community and Population Health Mmajors, as well as a minimum of 12 credit hours (6 specified, 6 chosen) in Environmental Health-related courses; 15 18 credit hours are obtained from elective credit hours; and the following 9 Honours credit hours:


To change the credit hours for the BHSc Honours program to keep consistent with recent changes already submitted. Removal of BCMB 307 from the Biomedical stream degree requirements and moving POLS 403 from a required to an elective credit option.

4. Effective date: September 2013 5. Implications of the changes for other programs, etc., if applicable: 6. Authorization:

Program / Academic / Administrative Unit: School of Health Sciences Other Committee Motion Number: Other Committee Approval Date: College: College of Arts, Social and Health Sciences College Council Motion Number: CASHSCC.2012.02.28.04 College Council Approval Date: February 28, 2013

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Moved by: B. Owen Seconded by: M. Nitz



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SCAPP Proposed Revision of Calendar Entry Motion Form Page 1 of 7 Motion submitted by: Jennifer Hyndman, Chair - Department of Mathematics and Statistics Template Updated: August 2008 Date of submission or latest revision: November 27, 2012




Motion: That the change(s) to the calendar description for Mathematics and Statistics

(BSc Program), on pages 155, 254 and 281 of the 2012/2013 undergraduate calendar, be approved as proposed.

1. Reproduction of current Calendar entry for the item to be revised: Page 155 Mathematics and Statistics (BSc Program) Website: www.unbc.ca/math The Department of Mathematics and Statistics provides undergraduate and postgraduate instruction and training in pure mathematics, applied mathematics, and statistics. A Bachelor of Science degree is available in Mathematics, as well as joint BSc degrees in Mathematics and Physics, Economics and Mathematics, Chemistry and Mathematics, and Computer Science and Mathematics. In addition, there is a minor in Mathematics and a minor in Statistics. A graduate degree (MSc—Mathematical, Computer, Physical, and Molecular Sciences) is also supported by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. Students interested in graduate studies are advised to consult the UNBC Graduate Calendar for further information. The Department of Mathematics and Statistics offers Mathematics and Statistics service courses to students in the biological sciences, health sciences, management, economics, social sciences, and other areas. Some sections of introductory calculus are enhanced through the use of computer software which provides exceptional computational power and high-quality graphical display. Introductory statistics courses teach the use of statistical analysis software to analyze data. An important feature of the Mathematics degree program is the early emphasis on the development of abstract reasoning and the relation of the abstract to the concrete. The degree requirements have been chosen so as to provide students with a broad background in Mathematics while still leaving them room to pursue individual interests. For more information please visit our website at www.unbc.ca/math.

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http://www.unbc.ca/math


Mathematics (BSc Program) A major in Mathematics requires 17 mathematics courses (51 credit hours), at least 30 credit hours of which must be upper-division courses: and, of those upper-division credit hours, at least 12 must be taken at the 400 level. MATH 342-3 (Biostatistics) may not be used for credit towards any Mathematics major, minor, or joint major. MATH 150-3 (Finite Mathematics for Business and Economics) may not be used for credit towards any Mathematics major or joint major. The minimum requirement for completion of a Bachelor of Science with a major in Mathematics is 120 credit hours. Program Requirements Note: Unless otherwise stated, students enrolling in any Mathematics courses with prerequisites are required to have completed all prerequisite courses for that course with a C- or better, or have permission to enroll from the Department Chair. Literacy Requirement One of: ENGL 170-3 Writing and Communication Skills ENGL 270-3 Expository Writing Lower-Division Requirement 100 Level CPSC 100-4 Computer Programming I CPSC 141-3 Discrete Computational Mathematics MATH 100-3 Calculus I or MATH 105-3 Enriched Calculus MATH 101-3 Calculus II 200 Level MATH 200-3 Calculus III MATH 201-3 Introduction to Complex Analysis MATH 220-3 Linear Algebra MATH 224-3 Foundations of Modern Mathematics MATH 230-3 Linear Differential Equations and Boundary Value Problems Recommended CPSC 101-4 Computer Programming II CPSC 242-3 Mathematical Topics for Computer Science General Science Requirement Two of: BIOL 101-4 Introductory Biology I BIOL 102-4 Introductory Biology II CHEM 100-3 General Chemistry I and CHEM 120-1 General Chemistry Lab I CHEM 101-3 General Chemistry II and CHEM 121-1 General Chemistry Lab II PHYS 100-4 Introduction to Physics I or PHYS 110-4* Introductory Physics I: PHYS 111-4* Introductory Physics II: Waves and Electricity

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*Note: PHYS 110-4 (Introductory Physics I: Mechanics) and PHYS 111-4 ( Introductory Physics II: Waves and Electricity) are strongly recommended for all majors. Upper-Division Requirement 300 Level MATH 302-3 Theory of Metric Spaces MATH 320-3 Survey of Algebra MATH 336-3 Intermediate Differential Equations or MATH 335-3 Numerical Analysis I STAT 371-3 Probability and Statistics for Scientists and Engineers STAT 372-3 Mathematical Statistics 300 or 400 Level MATH 326-3 Advanced Linear Algebra or MATH 405-3 Topology 400 Level Twelve additional credit hours of 400-level MATH or STAT courses. Elective and Academic Breadth Elective credit hours as necessary to ensure completion of a minimum of 120 credit hours including any additional credits necessary to meet the Academic Breadth requirement of the University (see Academic Regulation 15). Page 254 Mathematics Note that BC Introductory Mathematics 11, Applications of Mathematics 11, Essentials of Mathematics 11, Applications of Mathematics 12, and Essentials of Mathematics 12 are not considered prerequisites for any Mathematics courses as currently taught. A student may enroll in any Mathematics course with permission of the Department Chair. Unless otherwise stated, students enrolling in any Mathematics courses with prerequisites are required to have completed all prerequisite courses for that course with a C- or better, or have permission to enroll from the Department Chair. Page 281 Statistics (Note that there is no text before the STAT course descriptions in the current calendar.) 2. Proposed revision with changes underlined and deletions indicated clearly

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Page 155 Mathematics and Statistics (BSc Program) Website: www.unbc.ca/math The Department of Mathematics and Statistics provides undergraduate and postgraduate instruction and training in pure mathematics, applied mathematics, and statistics. A Bachelor of Science degree is available in Mathematics, as well as joint BSc degrees in Mathematics and Physics, Economics and Mathematics, Chemistry and Mathematics, and Computer Science and Mathematics. In addition, there is a minor in Mathematics and a minor in Statistics. A graduate degree (MSc—Mathematical, Computer, Physical, and Molecular Sciences Mathematics) is also supported by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. Students interested in graduate studies are advised to consult the UNBC Graduate Calendar for further information. The Department of Mathematics and Statistics offers Mathematics and Statistics service courses to students in the biological sciences, health sciences, management, economics, social sciences, and other areas. Some sections of introductory calculus are enhanced through the use of computer software which provides exceptional computational power and high-quality graphical display. Introductory statistics courses teach the use of statistical analysis software to analyze data. An important feature of the Mathematics degree program is the early emphasis on the development of abstract reasoning and the relation of the abstract to the concrete. The degree requirements have been chosen so as to provide students with a broad background in Mathematics while still leaving them room to pursue individual interests. For more information please visit our website at www.unbc.ca/math. Major in Mathematics (BSc Program) A major in Mathematics requires 17 mathematics MATH or STAT courses (51 credit hours), at least 30 credit hours of which must be upper-division courses: and, of those upper-division credit hours, at least 12 must be taken at the 400 level. MATH 342-3 (Biostatistics) may not be used for credit towards any Mathematics major, minor, or joint major. MATH 150-3 (Finite Mathematics for Business and Economics) may not be used for credit towards any Mathematics major or joint major. The minimum requirement for completion of a Bachelor of Science with a major in Mathematics is 120 credit hours. Program Requirements Note: Unless otherwise stated, students enrolling in any Mathematics

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MATH or STAT courses with prerequisites are required to have completed all prerequisite courses for that course with a C- or better, or have permission to enroll from the Department Chair. Literacy Requirement One of: ENGL 170-3 Writing and Communication Skills ENGL 270-3 Expository Writing Lower-Division Requirement 100 Level CPSC 100-4 Computer Programming I CPSC 141-3 Discrete Computational Mathematics MATH 100-3 Calculus I or MATH 105-3 Enriched Calculus MATH 101-3 Calculus II 200 Level MATH 200-3 Calculus III MATH 201-3 Introduction to Complex Analysis MATH 220-3 Linear Algebra MATH 224-3 Foundations of Modern Mathematics MATH 230-3 Linear Differential Equations and Boundary Value Problems Recommended CPSC 101-4 Computer Programming II CPSC 242-3 Mathematical Topics for Computer Science General Science Requirement Two of: BIOL 101-4 Introductory Biology I BIOL 102-4 Introductory Biology II CHEM 100-3 General Chemistry I and CHEM 120-1 General Chemistry Lab I CHEM 101-3 General Chemistry II and CHEM 121-1 General Chemistry Lab II PHYS 100-4 Introduction to Physics I or PHYS 110-4* Introductory Physics I: PHYS 111-4* Introductory Physics II: Waves and Electricity *Note: PHYS 110-4 (Introductory Physics I: Mechanics) and PHYS 111-4 ( Introductory Physics II: Waves and Electricity) are strongly recommended for all majors. Upper-Division Requirement 300 Level MATH 302-3 Theory of Metric Spaces MATH 320-3 Survey of Algebra MATH 336-3 Intermediate Differential Equations or MATH 335-3 Numerical Analysis I STAT 371-3 Probability and Statistics for Scientists and Engineers STAT 372-3 Mathematical Statistics 300 or 400 Level MATH 326-3 Advanced Linear Algebra or MATH 405-3 Topology 400 Level Twelve additional credit hours of 400-level MATH or STAT courses.

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Elective and Academic Breadth Elective credit hours as necessary to ensure completion of a minimum of 120 credit hours including any additional credit hours necessary to meet the Academic Breadth requirement of the University (see Academic Regulation 15). Page 254 Mathematics Note that BC Introductory Mathematics 11, Applications of Mathematics 11, Essentials of Mathematics 11, Applications of Mathematics 12, and Essentials of Mathematics 12 are not considered prerequisites for any Mathematics MATH courses as currently taught. A student may enroll in any Mathematics MATH course with permission of the Department Chair. Unless otherwise stated, students enrolling in any Mathematics MATH courses with prerequisites are required to have completed all prerequisite courses for that course with a C- or better, or have permission to enroll from the Department Chair. Page 281 Statistics A student may enroll in any STAT course with permission of the Department Chair. Unless otherwise stated, students enrolling in any STAT courses with prerequisites are required to have completed all prerequisite courses for that course with a C- or better, or have permission to enroll from the Department Chair. 3. Rationale for the proposed revisions: When the STAT course label was introduced not all references to Mathematics courses were changed to reflect both the MATH and STAT label. The paragraph at the start of the MATH courses was not copied to the start of the STAT section. 4. Effective date: September 2013 5. Implications of the changes for other programs, etc., if applicable: None

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6. Authorization:

Program / Academic / Administrative Unit: Not Applicable Other Committee Motion Number: Not Applicable Other Committee Approval Date: Not Applicable College: CSAM College Council Motion Number: CSAMCC 2013:02:14:06 College Council Approval Date: February 14, 2013





Moved by: M. Nitz Seconded by: D. Ryan



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SCAPP Proposed Revision of Calendar Entry Motion Form Page 1 of 2 Motion submitted by: Dr. Martha MacLeod Template Updated: August 2008 Date of submission or latest revision: January 25, 2013




Motion: That the addition of the “Time Lapse Between Clinical Practica” paragraph after

the “Leave of Absence” paragraph in the Northern Collaborative Baccalaureate Nursing Program, on page 171 of the 2012-2013 undergraduate calendar, be approved as proposed.


Leave of Absence Students wanting to take a Leave of Absence must apply, in writing, to the Nursing Advisor at the institution that the student is currently attending. Upon approval, students are eligible for up to a one year Leave of Absence. Students who do not apply for a Leave of Absence will be considered to be out-of-sequence and will lose their priority for registration.

2. Proposed revision with changes underlined and deletions indicated clearly

Leave of Absence Students wanting to take a Leave of Absence must apply, in writing, to the Nursing Advisor at the institution that the student is currently attending. Upon approval, students are eligible for up to a one-year Leave of Absence. Students who do not apply for a Leave of Absence will be considered to be out-of-sequence and will lose their priority for registration. Time Lapse Between Clinical Practica Students who are out of clinical practice in a Nursing education program for more than 18 months will be assessed to determine what clinical practice remediation is needed. This may include repeating clinical courses taken previously, regardless of whether the student successfully completed the course. Students reapplying to the program after a leave of over 18 months will need to be re-evaluated as to the level at which they will need to re-enter the program.

3. Rationale for the proposed revisions: Some students have drawn out part-time studies so that they have not had a clinical experience in a

couple years. Others have withdrawn from the program on their own and are reapplying expecting to continue the program where they left off. Currently there is no policy to force students to retake a lower

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SCAPP Proposed Revision of Calendar Entry Motion Form Page 2 of 2 Motion submitted by: Dr. Martha MacLeod Template Updated: August 2008 Date of submission or latest revision: January 25, 2013

level clinical course, which they may have successfully completed previously, in order to guarantee that they are safe to practice before progressing. Individual assessment is required, since some students, like practicing LPNs, may be safe to continue without repeating even though they haven’t taken a clinical course. Others may need to repeat before progressing.


Program / Academic / Administrative Unit: School of Nursing Other Committee Motion Number: Other Committee Approval Date: College: Arts, Social and Health Sciences College Council Motion Number: Omnibus Motion: CASHSCC.2013.03.21.04 College Council Approval Date: March 21, 2013




PLANNING MEETING Brief Summary of Committee Debate: Motion No.: SCAAF201304.13 Moved by: P. Siakaluk Seconded by: S. Beaumont

Committee Decision: CARRIED Approved by SCAPP: April 3, 2013 Date Chair’s Signature For recommendation to , or information of Senate.

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SCAPP Proposed Revision of Calendar Entry Motion Form Page 1 of 3 Motion submitted by: Dr. Martha MacLeod Template Updated: August 2008 Date of submission or latest revision: Feb. 15, 2013




Motion: That the change to the calendar description for the Northern Collaborative

Baccalaureate Nursing Program section under the “Undergraduate Programs of Study,” on page 169 of the 2012/2013 undergraduate calendar, be approved as proposed.


Undergraduate Programs of Study UNBC offers the following programs: • Northern Collaborative Baccalaureate Nursing Program

(NCBNP) is offered collaboratively between UNBC, the College of New Caledonia (CNC), and Northwest Community College (NWCC), providing entry into the nursing profession. The integrated program of studies leads to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN), awarded by UNBC. Graduates are eligible to write the Canadian Registered Nurse Examination and to apply for registration with the College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia (CRNBC) after passing the exam.

• Post-Diploma Baccalaureate Nursing Program for registered nurses is offered by UNBC. Acknowledging the previous learning of post-RNs, the program is organized to expand and update knowledge and skills for nursing practice. Students have the opportunity to focus in one area of practice. Successful completion of the program leads to a BScN.


Undergraduate Programs of Study UNBC offers the following programs: • Northern Collaborative Baccalaureate Nursing Program

(NCBNP) is offered collaboratively between UNBC, the College

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of New Caledonia (CNC), and Northwest Community College (NWCC), providing entry into the nursing profession. The integrated program of studies leads to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN), awarded by UNBC. Graduates are eligible to write the Canadian Registered Nurse Examination National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) and to apply for registration with the College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia (CRNBC) after passing the exam.

• Post-Diploma Baccalaureate Nursing Program for registered nurses is offered by UNBC. Acknowledging the previous learning of post-RNs, the program is organized to expand and update knowledge and skills for nursing practice. Students have the opportunity to focus in one area of practice. Successful completion of the program leads to a BScN.


The last writing of the CRNE will be in February 2015. All BScN graduates will write the NCLEX-RN starting June 2015. Students who are currently in 2nd year of the Nursing program will be writing the NCLEX-RN, therefore the information needs to be added to the current calendar since it will affect them.

4. Effective date: May 2013 5. Implications of the changes for other programs, etc., if applicable: None 6. Authorization:

Program / Academic / Administrative Unit: School of Nursing Other Committee Motion Number: Other Committee Approval Date: College: Arts, Social and Health Sciences College Council Motion Number: Omnibus Motion: CASHSCC.2013.03.21.04 College Council Approval Date: March 21, 2013



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Moved by: P. Siakaluk Seconded by: S. Beaumont



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SCAPP Proposed Revision of Calendar Entry Motion Form Page 1 of 3 Motion submitted by: Dr. Cindy Hardy, Department Chair Template Updated: August 2008 Date of submission or latest revision: January 22, 2013




Motion: That the change(s) to the BSc Honours - Psychology requirements, on page 181

of the 2012/2013 undergraduate calendar, be approved as proposed.

1. Reproduction of current Calendar entry for the item to be revised: BSc Honours – Psychology Honours students are required to complete 122 credit hours. Students must successfully complete the 56 credit hours for the Psychology BSc program, 54 credit hours of electives and 12 credit hours from the courses listed below. PSYC 490-3 Honours Thesis I PSYC 495-3 Honours Thesis II PSYC 497-3 Senior Seminar and one additional 400-level Psychology course. Each student must complete a thesis project [PSYC 490-3 (Honours Thesis I), PSYC 495-3 (Honours Thesis II)] under the supervision of a faculty member. Admission to the Honours Program takes place after the end of the second year (i.e., upon completion of 60 credit hours) and requires a minimum Cumulative GPA of 3.33. Attaining the minimum requirement does not guarantee admission to the Honours Program, which will be at the discretion of the Department. To remain in the Honours Program students must maintain a minimum Cumulative GPA of 3.33 to be calculated at the end of each semester as well as receive no grade lower than a C+ in any course after admittance to the Honours Program. The minimum requirement for completion of a BSc Honours - Psychology is 122 credit hours.


BSc Honours – Psychology Honours students are required to complete 122 credit hours. Students

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must successfully complete the 56 53 credit hours for the Psychology BSc program, 54 57credit hours of electives and 12 credit hours from the courses listed below. PSYC 490-3 Honours Thesis I PSYC 495-3 Honours Thesis II PSYC 497-3 Senior Seminar and one additional 400-level Psychology course. Each student must complete a thesis project [PSYC 490-3 (Honours Thesis I), PSYC 495-3 (Honours Thesis II)] under the supervision of a faculty member. Admission Entry to the Honours Program takes place after the end of the second year (i.e., upon completion of 60 credit hours) and requires a minimum Cumulative GPA of 3.33. Attaining the minimum requirement does not guarantee admission entry to the Honours Program, which will be at the discretion of the Department. To remain in the Honours Program students must maintain a minimum Cumulative GPA of 3.33 to be calculated at the end of each semester as well as receive no grade lower than a C+ in any course after admittance entry to the Honours Program. The minimum requirement for completion of a BSc Honours - Psychology is 122 credit hours. 3. Rationale for the proposed revisions: In 2012 the Department of Psychology deleted CPSC 150 as a requirement for the undergraduate Psychology degree. At that time, calendar changes to the BSc major in Psychology were made to reflect the decrease in required courses and increase in electives. The corresponding changes to the BSc Honours in Psychology that should have been made at that time were missed and thus are requested in this motion. 4. Effective date: May 2013 5. Implications of the changes for other programs, etc., if applicable: None 6. Authorization:

Program / Academic / Administrative Unit: Department of Psychology Other Committee Motion Number: Other Committee Approval Date: College: College of Arts, Social and Health Sciences College Council Motion Number: Omnibus Motion: CASHSCC.2013.02.28.03

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College Council Approval Date: February 28, 2013 7. Other Information

Attachment Pages: #



Moved by: D. Ryan Seconded by: B. Korkmaz



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PROPOSED MOTION

Motion: That the Memorandum of Agreement between North Island College and the

University of Northern British Columbia be approved as proposed. Effective Date: September 2013 Made by: Dan Ryan College / Academic Department: College of Science & Management Program: Not Applicable Implications for Other Programs / Faculties? None Rationale: To create pathways for students to come to UNBC for a variety of programs (see attachment). College Council / Committee Motion Number: CSAMCC 2013:02:14:09 College Council / Committee Approval Date: February 14, 2013 Attachment Pages (if applicable): 9 pages



Moved by: T. Whitcombe Seconded by: D. Ryan



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North Island College – University of

Northern British Columbia Dual Admission Agreement

January 2, 2013

Preamble As signatories to the Memorandum of Understanding, North Island College (NIC) and the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) will collaborate to offer students dual admission into select programs. This agreement will allow students to be simultaneously admitted and enrolled at both North Island College and the University of Northern BC toward the achievement of a baccalaureate degree.

As a pilot project, North Island College and UNBC will collaborate to offer dual admission opportunities for up to 30 students in the 2013/2014 academic year in select baccalaureate programs. Both parties will maintain the program and explore expansion opportunities, should the pilot be mutually deemed successful.

Dual Admission Eligible, qualified applicants who apply to the North Island College/UNBC dual admission program will be admitted to both a North Island College program and to the University of Northern BC.

Beginning in the 2013/14 academic year, students may apply to be dually admitted into the following faculty/program areas:

North Island College University of Northern BC University Studies - Arts Bachelor of Science (BSc): University Studies - Science Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Chemistry Environmental Science Mathematics Physics

(A detailed listing of transfer credit is attached to the Agreement as Appendix I)

By mutual agreement, dual admission opportunities may be offered in other program areas in future years. Additional program areas and/or increases in student numbers shall be included as addenda to this agreement.

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Student Eligibility To be eligible for the North Island College - University of Northern British Columbia dual admission program, students must be deemed eligible for admission by both the University of Northern BC and North Island College. Dual admission program opportunities are available to both Canadian and international students.

Institutional Responsibilities

Principles of Collaboration In dually admitting students to their respective institutions, North Island College and UNBC agree to collaborate to ensure the success of this partnership. In doing so, both institutions will observe the following principles:

• Mutual recognition that the needs of students are paramount; • Mutual respect for the autonomy of each institution, including recognition and

respect for the educational values, policies, collective agreements, strategic plans and operational processes of each institution;

• Open communication, discussion and dialogue; and • Equitable division of resources to support this activity.

Planning and Operational Principles and Processes The success of this dual admission agreement relies on a close working relationship between North Island College and UNBC. Both institutions agree to observe the following planning and operational principles:

• Designation of members to serve on a dual admission steering committee. • Joint development of application, admissions and enrolment procedures for dually

admitted students; • Joint development of recruitment and marketing plans and materials; • Joint development of student access to learning supports and other student services; • Commitment to faculty and program area collaboration; • Commitment to the early sharing of information regarding any program, service or

policy change that will affect a dual admission program; • Sharing of institutional data about enrolment and success of students jointly

admitted; • A joint review of the pilot project with a recommendation on continuance, in

April 2014;

Terms of Agreement This agreement is in effect as of the date signed and remains in effect until written notice to end the agreement is provided by either institution. Either institution must provide written notice of termination of the agreement by the end of September before the next academic year.

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Commitment to Students

North Island College and the University of Northern British Columbia agree that the successful completion of students enrolled at their institutions will be considered above all. Should the pilot project not continue, both institutions commit to making arrangements so that dually admitted students complete the program in the manner expected upon admission.

Signed this day ____________________ .

Lisa Domae Vice-President, Student & Educational Services

and Planning North Island College

University of Northern British Columbia

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SCAPP Motion Form Page 5 of 10 Motion submitted by: Dan Ryan Template Updated: August 2008 Date of submission or latest revision: February 1, 2013

Appendix A

List of North Island College courses and UNBC equivalents comprising the NIC-UNBC Dual Admission agreement.

Block Transfer into UNBC Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

North Island courses Course title UNBC equivalent YEAR ONE BIO 102 & BIO 103 Principles of Modern Biology I&II BIOL 101 (4) BIO 102 & BIO 103 Principles of Modern Biology I & II BIOL 102 (4) CHE 110 & 111 Chemical Principles I & II CHEM 100 (3) CHE 110 & 111 Chemical Principles I & II CHEM 101 (3) CHE 110 & 111 Chemical Principles I & II CHEM 120 (1) CHE 110 & 111 Chemical Principles I & II CHEM 121 (1) PHY 100 Introduction to Physics I PHYS 100 (4) Or PHY 120 Principles of Physics I Or PHYS 110 (4) PHY 101 Introduction to Physics II PHYS 101 (4) Or PHY 121 Principles of Physics II Or PHYS 111 (4) MAT 181 Calculus I MATH 100 (3) MAT 182 Calculus II MATH 101 (3) YEAR TWO BIO 215 Introduction to Microbiology BIOL 203 (3) BIO 202 Principles of Genetics BIOL 210 (3) CHE 200 Organic Chemistry I CHEM 201 (3) CHE 201 Organic Chemistry II CHEM 203 (3) BIO 201 Introduction to Biochemistry CHEM 204 (3) CHE 200 Organic Chemistry I CHEM 250 (1) CHE 201 Organic Chemistry II CHEM 251 (1) MAT 115 Introduction to Statistics STAT 240 (3) No equivalent BCMB 255 (2)1

Three Elective courses Any course articulated with UNBC in BCCAT Elective (9) Total credit : 59

• 1 NIC students will be required to

complete BCMB 255 (2) at UNBC

Elective courses: Students are strongly encouraged to choose courses which strengthen their technical and critical language skills.

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Block Transfer into UNBC Mathematics

North Island courses Course title UNBC equivalent YEAR ONE MAT 181 Calculus I MATH 100 (3) MAT 182 Calculus II MATH 101 (3)

No equivalent CPSC 141 (3)1

CPS 100 Computer Programming I CPSC 100 (4) ENG 115 or 117 Academic Writing ENGL 170 (3) Or ENG 107 or 108 Intro to Creative Writing Or ENGL 270 (3) Two elective courses Any course articulated with UNBC in BCCAT Elective (6) General Science Requirements TWO of: BIO 102 & 103 Principles of Modern Biology I&II BIOL 101 (4) BIO 102 & 103 Principles of Modern Biology I & II BIOL 102 (4) CHE 110 & 111 Chemical Principles I & II CHEM 100 (3) & CHEM 120 (1) CHE 110 & 111 Chemical Principles I & II CHEM 101 (3) & CHEM 121 (1)

• PHY 120 Principles of Physics I PHYS 110 (4) • PHY 121 Principles of Physics II PHYS 111 (4)

Total Credits= 30

• Note: The equivalent of PHYS 110 &

PHYS 111 are strongly recommended.

• 1NIC students will be required to complete CPSC 141 at UNBC.

Elective courses: Students are strongly encouraged to

choose courses which strengthen their technical and critical language skills.

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Block Transfer into UNBC Physics

North Island courses Course title UNBC equivalent MAT 181 Calculus I MATH 100 (3) MAT 182 Calculus II MATH 101 (3)

• CHE 110 = CHEM 1XX (4) Principles of Chemistry I (substitute for 100 & 120) CHEM 100 (3) & CHEM 120 (1)

CSC 100 Computer Programming I CPSC 100 (4) ENG 115 or 117 Academic Writing ENGL 170 (3) Or ENG 107 or 108 Intro to Creative Writing Or ENGL 270 (3) PHY 120 Principles of Physics I PHYS 110 (4) PHY 121 Principles of Physics II PHYS 111 (4) Two elective courses Any course articulated with UNBC in BCCAT Elective = (6) Total Credits= 31

• As per the BC transfer guide CHE 110

= UNBC CHEM 1XX (4); for the purpose of this block agreement only, it will be used to substitute the CHEM 100 & CHEM 120 requirement.


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Block Transfer into UNBC Environmental Science

North Island courses Course title UNBC equivalent CHE 110 & 111 Chemical Principles I & II CHEM 100 (3) & CHEM 120 (1) CHE 110 & 111 Chemical Principles I & II CHEM 101 (3) & CHEM 121 (1) BIO 102 & 103 Principles of Modern Biology I&II BIOL 101 (4) BIO 102 & 103 Principles of Modern Biology I & II BIOL 102 (4) PHY 120 Principles of Physics I PHYS 110 (4) PHY 121 Principles of Physics II PHYS 111 (4) MAT 181 Calculus I MATH 100 (3) MAT 182 Calculus II MATH 101 (3) Two Elective courses Any course articulated with UNBC in BCCAT Elective (6)

Total Credits=36


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Block Transfer into UNBC Chemistry

North Island courses Course title UNBC equivalent CHE 110 & 111 Chemical Principles I & II CHEM 100 (3) & 120 (1) CHE 110 & 111 Chemical Principles I & II CHEM 101 (3) & 121 (1) BIO 102 & 103 Principles of Modern Biology I&II BIOL 101 (4) BIO 102 & 103 Principles of Modern Biology I & II BIOL 102 (4) PHY 120 Principles of Physics I PHYS 110 (4) PHY 121 Principles of Physics II PHYS 111 (4) MAT 181 Calculus I MATH 100 (3) MAT 182 Calculus II MATH 101 (3) CSC 100 Computer Programming I CPSC 100 (4) One Elective course Any course articulated with UNBC in BCCAT Elective (3)

Total Credits=37


Optional UNBC Orientation: A one or two day orientation session will be offered to students who wish to visit the UNBC campus in Prince George. Prospective students will be offered a tour of the Campus, and will have the opportunity to meet students, staff and faculty. Presentations by faculty and staff will help prospective students identify successful strategies for transferring to UNBC. Student guides will be assigned for the tour, and where possible, guides will be former North Island College students who have successfully transferred to UNBC. Information for North Island College students who may wish to up their credit count in their chosen degree completion route: Chemistry Major: additional required courses and NIC equivalent UNBC CHEM 201 (3) & CHEM 250 (1) Organic Chem I NIC CHE 200 (3) UNBC CHEM 203 (3) & CHEM 251 (1) Organic Chem II NIC CHE 201 (3) UNBC MATH 220 (3) Linear Algebra NIC MAT 133 (3) Environmental Science Major: additional required courses and NIC equivalent UNBC BIOL 201 (3) Ecology NIC BIO 230 (3) UNBC BIOL 203 (3) Microbiology NIC BIO 215 (3) UNBC ENSC 201 (3) Weather and Climate NIC GEO 105 (3)

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UNBC GEOG 210 (3) Geomorphology NIC GEO 206 (3) UNBC STAT 240 (3) Basic Statistics NIC MAT 115 (3) UNBC 3 credit hours of any 200-level Chem NIC CHE 200 or 201 (3) Physics Major: additional required courses and NIC equivalent UNBC MATH 220 (3) Linear Algebra NIC MAT 133 (3) Mathematics Major: additional required courses and NIC equivalent UNBC MATH 220 (3) Linear Algebra NIC MAT 133 (3) UNBC CPSC 101 (4) Computer Programming II (recommended elective) NIC CPS 101 (3) Biochemistry and Molecular Biology: additional required courses and NIC equivalent UNBC BIOL 311 (3) Cell and Molecular Biology NIC BIO 200 (3)

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SCAPP Proposed Revision of Calendar Entry Motion Form Page 1 of 2 Motion submitted by Dr. Michel Bouchard Template Updated: August 2008 Date of submission or latest revision: 20130225

Motion Number (assigned by Steering Committee of Senate): SCAAF201304.04



Motion: That the change to the course prerequisite for ANTH 213-3 Peoples and

Cultures, on page 189 of the 2012/2013 undergraduate calendar, be approved as proposed.

Please note: the print version of the calendar already reflects what is being proposed

(“Prerequisites: none”); the online version of the course description is where the revision is required (restrictions: May not be enrolled as the following Classifications: First year). The following text is from the online version.

1. Reproduction of current Calendar entry for the item to be revised: This course examines the diversity of human cultures and languages through the comparison of

contemporary societies, and patterns of social organization. Credits: 3.000 Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture, Final Exam Precluded: ANTH-101 Students cannot receive credit for the course being described and the course(s) listed as Precluded Restrictions: May not be enrolled as the following Classifications: First year 2. Proposed revision with changes underlined and deletions indicated clearly: This course examines the diversity of human cultures and languages through the comparison of

contemporary societies, and patterns of social organization. Credits: 3.000 Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture, Final Exam Precluded: ANTH-101 Students cannot receive credit for the course being described and the course(s) listed as Precluded Restrictions: May not be enrolled as the following Classifications: First year 3. Rationale for the proposed revisions: Removing this restriction will bring this course in line with our existing introductory 2nd year courses: 200

and 205. 4. Effective date: May 2013 5. Implications of the changes for other programs, etc., if applicable: None

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SCAPP Proposed Revision of Calendar Entry Motion Form Page 2 of 2 Motion submitted by Dr. Michel Bouchard Template Updated: August 2008 Date of submission or latest revision: 20130225

6. Authorization:

Program / Academic / Administrative Unit: Anthropology Other Committee Motion Number: not applicable Other Committee Approval Date: not applicable College: Arts, Social and Health Sciences College Council Motion Number: CASHSCC.2013.03.21.03 College Council Approval Date: March 21, 2013





Moved by: P. Siakaluk Seconded by: M. Nitz



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Steering Committee of Senate): SCAAF201304.19



Motion: That the change(s) to the calendar description for COMM 763-12 Master’s

Thesis, on page 107 of the 2012/2013 Graduate Calendar, be approved as proposed.

1. Reproduction of current Calendar entry for the item to be revised: COMM 763 - 12 Master's Thesis Designed and executed by the student, the MSc thesis involves an original empirical investigation in the chosen specialized area of business administration. Prerequisites: COMM 661, COMM 662, and COMM 760 2. Proposed revision with changes underlined and deletions indicated clearly:

COMM 763 – 12 Master's Thesis Designed and executed by the student, the MSc thesis involves an original empirical investigation in the chosen specialized area of business administration. Prerequisites: COMM 661, COMM 662, and COMM 760 3. Rationale for the proposed revisions:

Prerequisites for the MSC Master’s Thesis are removed to give the student greater flexibility in scheduling the thesis requirement through 4 terms within their individual programs.

4. Effective date: September 2013 4. Implications of the changes for other programs, etc., if applicable: None

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SCAPP Proposed Revision of Calendar Entry Motion Form Page 1 of 2 Motion submitted by: Antonia Mills Template Updated: August 2008 Date of submission or latest revision: November 29, 2012




Motion: That the change(s) to the course title and calendar description for FNST 203-3

Introduction to Traditional Environmental Knowledge, on page 233 of the 2012/2013 undergraduate calendar, be approved as proposed.

1. Reproduction of current Calendar entry for the item to be revised: FNST 203-3 Introduction to Traditional Environmental Knowledge Designed for students with an interest in First Nations traditional environmental knowledge (TEK).

Students will develop research, writing and communication skills. The interdisciplinary course combines theory and practices from TEK literature, cultural ecology, ethnoscience and international development literature. Students will learn a particular TEK of particular interest to First Nations in Northern British Columbia.


FNST 203-3 Introduction to Traditional Environmental Ecological Knowledge Designed for students with an interest in First Nations traditional environmental ecological knowledge,

(TEK). Students will develop research, writing and communication skills. The interdisciplinary course combines theory and practices from TEK literature, cultural ecology, ethnoscience and international development literature. Students will learn a particular TEK of particular interest to First Nations in Northern British Columbia. ,this course takes an experiential approach to Indigenous ecological practices in British Columbia and beyond. Students explore and apply Indigenous ecological knowledge introduced through literature, discussion, and visits by local knowledge holders.

3. Rationale for the proposed revisions: Revisions are to reflect current course teachings and to conform to full sentence format. 4. Effective date: September 2013 5. Implications of the changes for other programs, etc., if applicable: None 6. Authorization:

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Program / Academic / Administrative Unit: FNST Other Committee Motion Number: FNST department Motion 12101702 Senate Committee on First Nations and Aboriginal Peoples: SCFNAP 201302.03 College: Arts, Social and Health Sciences College Council Motion Number: CASHSCC.2013.01.17.03 College Council Approval Date: January 17, 2013





Moved by: T. Whitcombe Seconded by: S. Beaumont



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Carrier Language: Level 3, on page 233 of the 2012/2013 undergraduate calendar, be approved as proposed.


FNST 233 - Carrier Language: Level 3 The development of speaking and understanding of the Carrier language, and reading and writing skills at the Intermediate level.


FNST 233 – Carrier Dakelh Language: Level 3 This course focuses on the development of speaking and understanding of the Carrier Dakelh language, and including reading and writing skills, at the Iintermediate level.


Program / Academic / Administrative Unit: FNST Other Committee Motion Number: FNST department Motion 12101702 Senate Committee on First Nations and Aboriginal Peoples: SCFNAP 201302.04

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Carrier Language: Level 4 (Advanced Intermediate), on page 233 of the 2012/2013 undergraduate calendar, be approved as proposed.


FNST 234 - Carrier Language: Level 4 The development of speaking and understanding of the Carrier language, and reading and writing skills at the Intermediate level.


FNST 234 – Carrier Dakelh Language: Level 4 (Advanced Intermediate) This course focuses on the development of speaking and understanding of the Carrier Dakelh language, including and reading and writing skills, at the Intermediate level 4 (advanced intermediate).



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Motion: That the change(s) to the calendar description for FNST 235-3 Haisla Language

(X_a’islak’ala): Level 3, on page 233 of the 2012/2013 undergraduate calendar, be approved as proposed.


FNST 235 - Haisla Language (Xa'islak'ala): Level 3 The development of speaking and understanding of the Xa'islak'ala language and reading and writing skills at the Intermediate level.


FNST 235 - Haisla Language (X_a'islak'ala): Level 3 This course focuses on the development of speaking and understanding of the X_a'islak'ala language, including and reading and writing skills, at the Iintermediate level.



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Motion: That the change(s) to the calendar description for FNST 236-3 Haisla Language

(X_a’islak’ala): Level 4 (Advanced Intermediate), on page 233 of the 2012/2013 undergraduate calendar, be approved as proposed.


FNST 236 - Haisla Language (Xa'islak'ala): Level 4 The development of speaking and understanding of the Xa'islak'ala language and reading and writing skills at the Intermediate level.

2. Proposed revision with changes underlined and deletions indicated clearly: FNST 236 - Haisla Language (X_a'islak'ala): Level 4 (Advanced Intermediate) This course focuses on the development of speaking and understanding of the X_a'islak'ala language, including and reading and writing skills, at the Intermediate level 4 (advanced Intermediate).


Program / Academic / Administrative Unit: FNST Other Committee Motion Number: FNST department Motion 12101702 Senate Committee on First Nations and Aboriginal Peoples: SCFNAP 201302.04 College: Arts, Social and Health Sciences

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Motion: That the change(s) to the calendar description for FNST 237-3 Ts’msyen

Language (Sm’algyax): Level 3, on page 234 of the 2012/2013 undergraduate calendar, be approved as proposed.


FNST 237 - Tsimshian Language (Sm'algyax): Level 3 The development of speaking and understanding of Sm'algyax and reading and writing skills at the Intermediate level.


FNST 237 – Ts'mshian Ts’msyen Language (Sm'algyax): Level 3 This course focuses on the development of speaking and understanding of Sm'algyax, including and reading and writing skills, at the Iintermediate level.



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Motion: That the change(s) to the calendar description for FNST 238-3 Ts’msyen

Language (Sm’algyax): Level 4 (Advanced Intermediate), on page 234 of the 2012/2013 undergraduate calendar, be approved as proposed.


FNST 238 - Tsimshian Language: Level 4 The development of speaking and understanding of Sm'algyax and reading and writing skills at the Intermediate level.


FNST 238 - Tsimshian Ts’msyen Language: Level 4 (Advanced Intermediate) This course focuses on the development of speaking and understanding of Sm'algyax, including and reading and writing skills, at the Intermediate level 4 (advanced intermediate).



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Approved by SCAPP: April 3, 2013 Date Vice Chair’s Signature For recommendation to , or information of Senate.

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Motion: That the change(s) to the the course title and calendar description for FNST 304-

3 First Nations Environmental Philosophy and Knowledge, on page 235 of the 2012/2013 undergraduate calendar, be approved as proposed.

1. Reproduction of current Calendar entry for the item to be revised: FNST 304 - First Nations Environmental Philosophy and Knowledge A seminar on the knowledge and attitudes about the environment in First Nations cultures. First Nations

representatives will participate in the seminar. 2. Proposed revision with changes underlined and deletions indicated clearly:

FNST 304 - First Nations Indigenous Environmental Philosophy and Knowledge A seminar on the knowledge and attitudes about the environment in First Nations cultures. First Nations representatives will participate in the seminar. exploring Indigenous philosophy, knowledge, contemporary issues and perspectives, this interdisciplinary course draws on literature from fields such as traditional ecological knowledge (TEK), cultural ecology, ethnoscience, and international development. Students develop research, writing and communication skills.


Program / Academic / Administrative Unit: FNST Other Committee Motion Number: FNST department Motion 12101702

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SCAPP Proposed Revision of Calendar Entry Motion Form Page 1 of 2 Motion submitted by: Gina MacDonald Template Updated: August 2008 Date of submission or latest revision: April 3, 2013




Motion: That the change(s) to the course descriptions for Level 4 language courses

FNST 240-3, 244-3, and 246-3, on pages 232 and 233 of the 2012/2013 undergraduate calendar, be approved as proposed.


FNST 240 - Nisga'a Language: Level 4 This course focuses on the development of speaking and understanding of the Nisga'a language, including reading and writing skills, at level 4. Materials studied will include modern texts as well as tapes of Elders. FNST 244 This course provides advanced study of the conversational and written elements of Gitksanimx.

FNST 246 This course focuses on the development of speaking and understanding the Tsilhqot’in language, including reading and writing skills at level 4.


FNST 240 - Nisga'a Language: Level 4 This course focuses on the development of speaking and understanding of the Nisga'a language, including reading and writing skills, at level 4 (advanced intermediate). Materials studied will include modern texts as well as tapes of Elders. FNST 244 This course provides advanced study of the conversational and written elements of Gitksanimx, at level 4 (advanced intermediate).

FNST 246 This course focuses on the development of speaking and understanding the Tsilhqot’in language, including reading and writing skills at level 4 (advanced intermediate).

3. Rationale for the proposed revisions: To provide consistent course description for all level 4 FNST language courses. 4. Effective date: September 2013 5. Implications of the changes for other programs, etc., if applicable: None

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SCAPP Proposed Revision of Calendar Entry Motion Form Page 2 of 2 Motion submitted by: Gina MacDonald Template Updated: August 2008 Date of submission or latest revision: April 3, 2013

6. Authorization:

Program / Academic / Administrative Unit: N/a Other Committee Motion Number: Other Committee Approval Date: College: College Council Motion Number: College Council Approval Date:








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SCAPP Proposed Revision of Calendar Entry Motion Form Page 1 of 2 Motion submitted by: Dr. Jennifer Hyndman Template Updated: August 2008 Date of submission or latest revision: November 7, 2012

Motion Number (assigned by Steering Committee of Senate): SCAPP201303.09



Motion: That the changes to the course prerequisite for STAT 471-3 Linear Models, on

page 281 of the 2012/2013 undergraduate calendar, be approved as proposed. 1. Reproduction of current Calendar entry for the item to be revised: STAT 471 - Linear Models This course discusses the estimation of parameters in the multiple linear regression model by the least-squares method. Topics covered include the statistical properties of the least-spares estimators, the Gauss-Markov theorem, estimates of residual and regression sums of squares, distribution theory under normality of the observations, assessment of normality, variance stabilizing transformations, examination of multicollinearity, variable selection methods, logistic regression for a binary response ,log-linear models for count data, and generalized linear models. Prerequisites: One of the following: MATH 150-3 or MATH 220-3, ECON 205-3, MATH 240-3, MATH 371-3, PSYC 315-4, STAT 240-3 or STAT 371-3

Precluded: MATH 671-3, MATH 499-3 Regression

2. Proposed revision with changes underlined and deletions indicated clearly: STAT 471 - Linear Models This course discusses the estimation of parameters in the multiple linear regression model by the least-squares method. Topics covered include the statistical properties of the least-spares estimators, the Gauss-Markov theorem, estimates of residual and regression sums of squares, distribution theory under normality of the observations, assessment of normality, variance stabilizing transformations, examination of multicollinearity, variable selection methods, logistic regression for a binary response , log-linear models for count data, and generalized linear models. Prerequisites: One of the following: MATH 150-3 or MATH 220-3; and one of ECON 205-3, MATH 240-3, MATH 371-3, PSYC 315-4, STAT 240-3 or STAT 371-3 Precluded: MATH 671-3, MATH 499-3 Regression

3. Rationale for the proposed revisions: The online system and the hardcopy calendar were listing different pre-requisites. This is to clarify what the actual pre-requisites should be.

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4. Effective date: Immediately upon approval by Senate. 5. Implications of the changes for other programs, etc., if applicable: None. 6. Authorization:

Program / Academic / Administrative Unit: Mathematics and Statistics Other Committee Motion Number: not applicable Other Committee Approval Date: not applicable College: CSAM College Council Motion Number: CSAMCC Consent Motion 2013:02:14:03 College Council Approval Date: February 14, 2013





Moved by: T. Whitcombe Seconded by: B. Owen



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Motion Number (assigned by Steering Committee of Senate): SCAPP201303.10



Motion: That the changes to the course prerequisite for STAT 473-3 Experimental

Design and Analysis, on page 281 of the 2012/2013 undergraduate calendar, be approved as proposed.

1. Reproduction of current Calendar entry for the item to be revised: STAT 473 - Experimental Design and Analysis This course discusses experimental designs and analyses. Topics covered include basic principles and guidelines for designing experiments, simple comparative designs, single factor, analysis of variance, block designs, factorial designs, response surface methods and designs, nested and split plot designs, and the analysis of covariance. Prerequisites: One of the following: MATH 150-3 or MATH 220-3, MATH 240-3, MATH 371-3, ECON

205-3, PSYC 315-4, STAT 240-3, or STAT 371-3

Precluded: MATH 473-3, MATH 499-3 Design of Experiments

2. Proposed revision with changes underlined and deletions indicated clearly: STAT 473 - Experimental Design and Analysis This course discusses experimental designs and analyses. Topics covered include basic principles and guidelines for designing experiments, simple comparative designs, single factor, analysis of variance, block designs, factorial designs, response surface methods and designs, nested and split plot designs, and the analysis of covariance. Prerequisites: One of the following: MATH 150-3 or MATH 220-3; and one of MATH 240-3, MATH

371-3, ECON 205-3, PSYC 315-4, STAT 240-3, or STAT 371-3

Precluded: MATH 473-3, MATH 499-3 Design of Experiments

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3. Rationale for the proposed revisions: The online system and the hardcopy calendar were listing different pre-requisites. This is to clarify what the actual pre-requisites should be. 4. Effective date: Immediately upon approval by Senate. 5. Implications of the changes for other programs, etc., if applicable: None. 6. Authorization:

Program / Academic / Administrative Unit: Mathematics and Statistics Other Committee Motion Number: not applicable Other Committee Approval Date: not applicable College: CSAM College Council Motion Number: CSAMCC Consent Motion 2013:02:14:03 College Council Approval Date: February 14, 2013



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Moved by: T. Whitcombe Seconded by: B. Owen



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SCAD Motion Form Page 1 of 3 Motion submitted by: Dr. Martha MacLeod Template Updated: August 2008 Date of submission or latest revision: February 15, 2013


SENATE COMMITTEE ON ADMISSIONS AND DEGREES


Motion: That the changes to the Admissions section in the Northern Collaborative Baccalaureate Nursing Program, on page 172 of the 2012-2013 undergraduate calendar, be approved as proposed.


Applicants from BC and Yukon secondary schools must: • meet UNBC admission requirements, and • have completed the following courses with a minimum C+ (65%)

in each course: · one of Foundations of Mathematics 11, Pre-calculus 11, or Principles of Math 11 · Chemistry 11 · English 12

• have completed Biology 12 with a minimum B (73%) within 5 years prior to the semester of admission to the NCBNP

Other applicants must: • meet UNBC admission requirements, and • have completed the equivalent of the following courses with a

minimum C+ (65%) in each course: · one of Foundations of Mathematics 11, Pre-calculus 11, or Principles of Math 11 · Chemistry 11 · English 12

• have completed the equivalent of Biology 12 with a minimum B (73%) within 5 years prior to the semester of admission to the NCBNP

2. Proposed revision with changes underlined and deletions indicated clearly

Applicants from BC and Yukon secondary schools must: • meet UNBC admission requirements, and • have completed the following courses with a minimum C+ (65%)

in each course: · one of Foundations of Mathematics 11, Pre-calculus 11, or

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Principles of Math 11 · Chemistry 11 · English 12

• have completed Biology 12 with a minimum B (73%) within 5 years prior to the semester of admission to the NCBNP

Other aApplicants must: • meet UNBC admission requirements, and • have completed the equivalent of the following BC secondary school courses with a

minimum C+ (67%) (65%) in each course: · one of Foundations of Mathematics 11, Pre-calculus 11, or Principles of Math 11 · Chemistry 11 · English 12

• have completed the equivalent of Biology 12 with a minimum B (73%) within 5 years prior to the semester of admission to the NCBNP


The admission requirements were basically identical except for the ‘or equivalent’ statement in the ‘other’ category. There is an increasing amount of students who are applying with course equivalents rather than BC secondary school courses, or a combination of secondary and post-secondary school courses, therefore the amended statement covers BC & Yukon secondary school, out-of-province, as well as post-secondary equivalencies. The Ministry of Education changed the minimum C+ grade from 65% to 67% a few years ago when they changed their curriculum, so we have edited the minimum percentage to match.


Program / Academic / Administrative Unit: School of Nursing Other Committee Motion Number: not applicable Other Committee Approval Date: not applicable College: Arts, Social and Health Sciences College Council Motion Number: Omnibus Motion: CASHSCC.2013.03.21.04 College Council Approval Date: March 21, 2013

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TO BE COMPLETED AFTER MEETING OF SENATE COMMITTEE ON ADMISSIONS AND

DEGREES Brief Summary of Committee Debate: Motion No.: SCAD201303.01

Moved by: J. Crosina Seconded by: A. Aravind

Committee Decision: CARRIED Attachments: none Approved by SCAD: March 5, 2013 Date Acting Chair’s Signature For recommendation to , or information of Senate.

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SCAPP Proposed Revision of Calendar Entry Motion Form Page 1 of 4 Motion submitted by: Pam Flagel Template Updated: August 2008 Date of submission or latest revision: November 14, 2012




Motion: That the change(s) to the section “Admission from Secondary Schools and CEGEP in Other Canadian Provinces” be approved as proposed.

1. Reproduction of current Calendar entry for the item to be revised: Alberta, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut Successful completion of an academic grade 12 program that leads to graduation and includes at least five courses with an overall 65% average selected from: English Language Arts 30-1 at least three additional courses selected from the following: Aboriginal Studies 30, Biology 30, Blackfoot Language and Culture 30, Chemistry 30, Chinese Language and Culture 30, Cree 30, Cree Language and Culture 30, English 35, Français 30-1 or 30-2, French 30, French 31A/B/C, French Language Arts 30-1 or 30-2, German 30/30S, German 31, German Language and Culture 30, German Language Arts 30, Gonawo K'e 35, Inuktitut 35, Inuktitut Studies 35, Italian Language and Culture 30, Japanese Language and Culture 30, Latin 30, Mathematics 30-1, Mathematics 31, Physics 30, Pure Mathematics 30, Science 30, Social Studies 30-1 or 30-2, South Slavey 35, Spanish Language and Culture 30, Tilcho Yati 25, Ukrainian Language and Culture 30/30S, Ukrainian Language Arts 30 additional level 30 or level 31 courses necessary for the successful completion of grade 12. The fifth course subject must be distinct from the four academic courses (e.g., English Language Arts 30-1 and English Language Arts 30-2 cannot both be used). Saskatchewan Successful completion of an academic level three (grade 12) program that leads to graduation and includes at least seven academic courses with an overall 65% average (five of which are at the 30 level) selected from: English A30 and B30 Math A30, or B30, or C30 at least three additional courses numbered 30 selected from the following subjects: Biology 30, Calculus 30, Chemistry 30, Computer Science 30, Economics 30, Français A30 or B30, French 30, Geography 30, Geology 30, German 30, History 30, Latin 30, Law 30, Mandarin 30, Mathematics 30, Native Studies 30, Physics 30, Psychology 30, Social Studies 30, Spanish 30, Ukrainian 30, Ukrainian Language Arts 30

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additional acceptable courses necessary to graduate Manitoba Successful completion of an academic Sr 4 level (grade 12) program that leads to graduation and includes at least five courses with an overall average of 65% selected from: • English 40S or 40U • three or more of the additional courses should be selected from the following: Biology 40S, Chemistry 40S, Computer Science 40S, Français 40S, Geography 40S, History 40S, Language 40S, Law 40S, Mathematics 40S, Native Canadian Languages 40S, Physics 40S, Pre Calculus 40S, Social Science 40S/World Issues 40S, Western Civilization 40S • one additional course from above or another area at the 40A (advanced), 40G (general), or 40S (specialized) level and any further work necessary to graduate

Ontario Successful completion of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, including five grade 12 U or U/C courses with an overall 65% average including: •Grade 12 U English •four additional Grade 12 4U/4M or U/C courses All high school courses applied as prerequisites for UNBC courses must be drawn from the “University” designation. Not more than one course proposed for admission may be drawn from the “Arts” category. http://www.unbc.ca/calendar/undergraduate/admissions/high_school.html


Alberta, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut Successful completion of an academic grade 12 program that leads to graduation and includes at least five courses with an overall 65% average selected from: English Language Arts 30-1 at least three additional courses selected from the following: Aboriginal Studies 30, Biology 30, Blackfoot Language and Culture 30, Chemistry 30, Chinese Language and Culture 30, Cree 30, Cree Language and Culture 30, English 35, Experiential Science 30, Français 30-1 or 30-2, French 30, French 31A/B/C, French Language Arts 30-1 or 30-2, German 30/30S, German 31, German Language and Culture 30, German Language Arts 30, Gonawo K'e 35, Inuktitut 35, Inuktitut Studies 35, Italian Language and Culture 30, Japanese Language and Culture 30, Latin 30, Mathematics 30-1, Mathematics 31, Physics 30, Pure Mathematics 30, Science 30, Social Studies 30-1 or 30-2, South Slavey 35, Spanish Language and Culture 30, Tilcho Yati 25, Ukrainian Language and Culture 30/30S, Ukrainian Language Arts 30 additional level 30 or level 31 courses necessary for the successful completion of grade 12. The fifth course subject must be distinct from the four academic courses (e.g., English Language Arts 30-1 and English Language Arts 30-2 cannot both be used).

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Saskatchewan Successful completion of an academic level three (grade 12) program that leads to graduation and includes at least seven academic courses with an overall 65% average (five of which are at the 30 level) selected from: English A30 and B30 Math A30, or B30, or C30 or Pre-Calculus 30 at least three additional courses numbered 30 selected from the following subjects: Biology 30, Calculus 30, Chemistry 30, Computer Science 30, Economics 30, Français A30 or B30, French 30, Geography 30, Geology 30, German 30, History 30, Latin 30, Law 30, Mandarin 30, Mathematics 30, Native Studies 30, Physics 30, Psychology 30, Social Studies 30, Spanish 30, Ukrainian 30, Ukrainian Language Arts 30 additional acceptable courses necessary to graduate Manitoba Successful completion of an academic Sr 4 level (grade 12) program that leads to graduation and includes at least five courses with an overall average of 65% selected from: • English 40S or 40U (One of Comprehensive Focus, Literary Focus or Transactional Focus) • three or more of the additional courses should be selected from the following: Biology 40S, Chemistry 40S, Computer Science 40S, Français 40S, Geography 40S, History 40S, Language 40S, Law 40S, Mathematics 40S, Native Canadian Languages 40S, Physics 40S, Pre Calculus 40S, Social Science 40S/World Issues 40S, Western Civilization 40S • one additional course from above or another area at the 40A (advanced), 40G (general), or 40S (specialized) level and any further work necessary to graduate Ontario Successful completion of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, including five Grade 12 U or 4U/4M U/C courses with an overall 65% average including: •Grade 12 U English 4U •four additional Grade 12 4U/4M or U/C courses All high school courses applied as prerequisites for UNBC courses must be drawn from the “University” designation. Not more than one course proposed for admission may be drawn from the “Arts” category.

http://www.unbc.ca/calendar/undergraduate/admissions/high_school.html

3. Rationale for the proposed revisions: Tilcho Yati 25 has been removed from the Alberta admission requirements as it is not equivalent to a Grade 12 course. The changes to Saskatchewan reflect the changes to the mathematics curriculum. Additional information has been provided for Manitoba students completing English 40S. The U/C courses have been removed from Ontario to reflect admission requirements in BC and

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http://www.unbc.ca/calendar/undergraduate/admissions/high_school.html


Ontario. Experiential Science 30 was also added to the Alberta, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut admission category as this course is offered in the Northwest Territory and accepted by the University of Alberta for general admission. Providing this information will make us more competitive and will offer more accurate information to applicants. 4. Effective date: January 2013 5. Implications of the changes for other programs, etc., if applicable: None 6. Authorization:

Program / Academic / Administrative Unit: not applicable Other Committee Motion Number: not applicable Other Committee Approval Date: not applicable College: not applicable College Council Motion Number: not applicable College Council Approval Date: not applicable






Committee Decision: CARRIED Attachments: none

Approved by SCAD: March 5, 2013 Date Acting Chair’s Signature For recommendation to , or information of Senate.

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SCAPP Proposed Revision of Calendar Entry Motion Form Page 1 of 5 Motion submitted by: Pamela Flagel Template Updated: August 2008 Date of submission or latest revision: November 14, 2012




Motion: That the change(s) to the section Admission Requirements by Degree Groups be

approved as proposed.

1. Reproduction of current Calendar entry for the item to be revised: Admission Requirements by Degree Groups

Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor of Fine Arts see program regulations

Bachelor of Commerce

Bachelor of Planning

& Bachelor of Science

Nursing**** see program regulations

Bachelor of Health Sciences see program regulations

Environmental Engineering see program regulations

English 12** English 12** English 12** English 12** English 12** English 12** English 12**

Portfolio Foundations of Mathematics 11 or Pre-calculus 11 or Principles of Mathematics 11 (65% minimum) Chemistry 11 or equivalent (65% minimum)

Pre-calculus 11 or Principles of Mathematics 11 (65% minimum) Chemistry 11 or equivalent (65% minimum)

Principles of Mathematics 12 or Pre-Calculus 12

Three Approved Grade 12 Courses*


Three Approved Grade 12 Courses* Pre-Calculus 12 recommended for prerequisite purposes

Three Approved Grade 12 Courses* Pre-Calculus 12 recommended for prerequisite purposes

Biology 12 (73% minimum) within 5 years prior to the semester of admission to the NCBNP Two other approved* Grade 12 courses

Biology 12 (65% minimum) Two other approved* Grade 12 Courses

Biomedical Studies† see program regulations Pre-Calculus

Two provincially examinable Science 12 courses: Chemistry 12 Physics 12 (recommended)

Chemistry 11 see program regulations

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http://www.unbc.ca/calendar/undergraduate/undergraduate_programs/fine_arts.html


http://www.unbc.ca/calendar/undergraduate/admissions/high_school.html#NursingCNCandNWCCApplication

http://www.unbc.ca/calendar/undergraduate/undergraduate_programs/nursing.html


http://www.unbc.ca/calendar/undergraduate/undergraduate_programs/health_sciences.html


http://www.unbc.ca/calendar/undergraduate/undergraduate_programs/environmental_engineering.html







12 recommended for prerequisite purposes

A fifth Grade 12 course***







Minimum admission average 65%







* Approved Grade 12 Courses: Applications of Mathematics, BC First Nations Studies, Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, Comparative Civilizations, Economics, English Literature, Français, Français Langue Seconde-Immersion, French, German, Geography, Geology, History, Japanese, Latin, Law, Mandarin, Math Foundations, Physics, Pre-Calculus, Principles of Mathematics, Punjabi, Social Justice, Spanish, Sustainable Resources, Technical and Professional Communications, Writing. Approved Advanced Placement Courses: AP Biology (General), AP Calculus AB or BC, AP Chemistry, AP Computer Science A or AB, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP European History, AP French, AP German, AP History of Art, AP Human Geography, AP Latin, AP Microeconomics/Macroeconomics, AP Music Theory, AP Physics B and/or Physics C, AP Psychology, AP Spanish Literature, AP Spanish Language, AP Statistics, AP United States History, AP US Government & Politics, AP World History. Approved International Baccalaureate Courses: IB Biology, IB Business Management, IB Chemistry, IB Computer Science, IB Economics, IB English Language A, IB Environmental Systems, IB French Language A and/or French Language B, IB Geography, IB German, IB Greek, IB History, IB History - Asian, IB History - European, IB Islamic History, IB Latin, IB Mathematics, IB Further Mathematics, IB Music, IB Philosophy, IB Physics, IB Psychology, IB Social and Cultural Anthropology, IB Spanish A and/or Spanish B. ** UNBC accepts English First Peoples 12 as an acceptable equivalent to English 12. ** Approved AP and IB courses can be used in place of any approved Grade 12 Canadian high school course. *** A fifth Grade 12 Course: Any other of the approved Grade 12 courses, and also any Grade 12 course taught in the secondary school including locally-developed courses: e.g. (First Nations Languages), career preparation courses (Construction 12, etc.), or others (Art 12, Band 12, Information Technology 12, Communications 12, CAPP 12, etc.) or any Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate courses. ****Nursing: UNBC's partner institutions, the College of New Caledonia (CNC) and Northwest Community College (NWCC) are processing admissions to the Northern Collaborative Baccalaureate Nursing Program. If you wish to apply to our Prince George or Quesnel campuses, please apply through CNC: www.cnc.bc.ca; if you wish to apply to our Terrace campus, please apply through NWCC: www.nwcc.bc.ca

† Students interested in pursuing the BHSc Biomedical Studies Major are strongly encouraged to take Pre-Calculus 12 or Principles of Mathematics 12, and Chemistry 12 before entering the Program. Note: Table excludes second-year entry professional programs (Education, Social Work).


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http://www.cnc.bc.ca/

http://www.nwcc.bc.ca/


Admission Requirements by Degree Groups

Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor of Fine Arts

see program regulations

Bachelor of Commerce

Bachelor of Planning

& Bachelor of Science

Nursing**** see program regulations

Bachelor of Health Sciences

see program regulations

Environmental Engineering see program regulations

English 12** English 12** English 12** English 12** English 12** English 12** English 12**

Portfolio Foundations of Mathematics 11 or

Pre-calculus 11 or

Principles of Mathematics 11 (65% minimum)

Chemistry 11 or equivalent (65% minimum)

Pre-calculus 11 or Principles of Mathematics 11 (65% minimum)

Chemistry 11 or equivalent

(65% minimum)

Principles of Mathematics 12 or Pre-Calculus 12




Pre-Calculus 12 recommended for prerequisite purposes


Pre-Calculus 12 recommended for prerequisite purposes

Biology 12 (73% minimum) within 5 years prior to the semester of admission to the NCBNP

Two other approved* Grade 12 courses

Biology 12 (65% minimum)

Two other approved* Grade 12 Courses

Biomedical Studies† see program regulations Pre-Calculus 12 recommended for prerequisite purposes

Two provincially examinable Science 12 courses: Chemistry 12 Physics 12 (recommended)

Chemistry 11 see program regulations

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http://www.unbc.ca/calendar/undergraduate/admissions/high_school.html#NursingCNCandNWCCApplication























Minimum admission average 65% 67%



* Approved Grade 12 Courses: Applications of Mathematics, BC First Nations Studies, Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, Comparative Civilizations, Economics, English Literature, Français, Français Langue Seconde-Immersion, French, German, Geography, Geology, History, Japanese, Latin, Law, Mandarin, Math Foundations, Physics, Pre-Calculus, Principles of Mathematics, Punjabi, Social Justice, Spanish, Sustainable Resources, Technical and Professional Communications, Writing. Approved Advanced Placement Courses: AP Biology (General), AP Calculus AB or BC, AP Chemistry, AP Computer Science A or AB, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP European History, AP French, AP German, AP History of Art, AP Human Geography, AP Latin, AP Microeconomics/Macroeconomics, AP Music Theory, AP Physics B and/or Physics C, AP Psychology, AP Spanish Literature, AP Spanish Language, AP Statistics, AP United States History, AP US Government & Politics, AP World History. Approved International Baccalaureate Courses: IB Biology, IB Business Management, IB Chemistry, IB Computer Science, IB Economics, IB English Language A, IB Environmental Systems, IB French Language A and/or French Language B, IB Geography, IB German, IB Greek, IB History, IB History - Asian, IB History - European, IB Islamic History, IB History and Culture of the Islamic World, IB Latin, IB Mathematics, IB Further Mathematics, IB Music, IB Philosophy, IB Physics, IB Psychology, IB Social and Cultural Anthropology, IB Spanish A and/or Spanish B. ** UNBC accepts English First Peoples 12 as an acceptable equivalent to English 12. ** Approved AP and IB (all standard level and higher level) courses can be used in place of any approved Grade 12 Canadian high school course. *** A fifth Grade 12 Course: Any other of the approved Grade 12 courses, and also any Grade 12 course taught in the secondary school including locally-developed courses: e.g. (First Nations Languages), career preparation courses (Construction 12, etc.), or others (Art 12, Band 12, Information Technology 12, Communications 12, CAPP 12, etc.) or any Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate courses. ****Admission Average: For all provinces the best grade for each required course will be used (either the course mark or the course mark blended with the provincial exam). *****Nursing: UNBC's partner institutions, the College of New Caledonia (CNC) and Northwest Community College (NWCC) are processing admissions to the Northern Collaborative Baccalaureate Nursing Program. If you wish to apply to our Prince George or Quesnel campuses, please apply through CNC: www.cnc.bc.ca; if you wish to apply to our Terrace campus, please apply through NWCC: www.nwcc.bc.ca

† Students interested in pursuing the BHSc Biomedical Studies Major are strongly encouraged to take Pre-Calculus 12 or Principles of Mathematics 12, and Chemistry 12 before entering the Program. Note: Table excludes second-year entry to upper division (Social Work) or post-baccalaureate (Education) professional programs.

3. Rationale for the proposed revisions: The proposed revisions are designed to keep us competitive with other universities. High School counsellors have indicated that they find the admission requirements table incomplete, as students are not aware that Pre-calculus 12 is a required prerequisite for courses in certain programs. IB clarifications and information on how the admissions average is calculated will also assist high school counsellors and students. Providing this information will make us more competitive and will offer more accurate information to applicants. The Entrance percentage for Nursing has been changed from

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65% to 67%, as a C+ for BC high school students starts at 67%. The Admission Requirements for the Northern Collaborative Baccalaureate Nursing Program (stated on page 172 of the 2012/2013 Undergraduate Calendar) state that students must complete courses with a minimum C+. The C+ requirement is still the same, but the percentage score has been updated to reflect minimum percentage requirement for a BC high school student to achieve a C+ grade. 4. Effective date: January 2013 5. Implications of the changes for other programs, etc., if applicable: None 6. Authorization:

Program / Academic / Administrative Unit: not applicable Other Committee Motion Number: not applicable Other Committee Approval Date: not applicable College: not applicable College Council Motion Number: not applicable College Council Approval Date: not applicable


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SCS Motion Form Page 1 of 2 Motion submitted by: Troy Hanschen, Registrar and Secretary of Senate Template Updated: August 2008 Date of submission or latest revision: March 8, 2012


STEERING COMMITTEE OF SENATE

PROPOSED MOTION Motion: That, on the recommendation of the Steering Committee of Senate, the

Senate Handbook be revised to reflect the changes to Sections 3(u)(i) (Order of Agenda) and 3(bb)(vii)(d) (Conduct of Meetings) in relation to the Consent Agenda, as proposed:

3 (u) Order of Agenda

(i) Open sessions of Senate shall normally follow this order:

Approval of the agenda Approval of the minutes of the previous meeting(s) Business arising from the minutes Report of the President Report of the Provost Report of the Registrar Question Period Approval Removal of items from the Consent Agenda Reports of Committees Approval of the Consent Agenda Information Other business

3 (bb) Conduct of Meetings (vii) The Senate may use a Consent Agenda to expedite the routine business of Senate. The

Consent Agenda is an omnibus motion to approve motions that have been identified as being routine, either by Senate Committees on their own behalf, or by the Steering Committee of Senate.

The intent of using a Consent Agenda is to approve rapidly items of a routine nature, while still

protecting the rights of individual Senators to engage in debate on any matter that a Senator feels to be of importance.

When the agenda item to remove items from the Consent Agenda is on the floor the following

rules apply: (a) At the request of any voting Senator, the Consent Agenda shall be amended to

remove from the omnibus any motion that the Senator wishes to discuss. When a motion to adopt the Consent Agenda is on the floor the following rules apply: (a) As the purpose of the motion is to expedite business, the motion is undebatable.

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(b) At the request of any voting Senator, the Consent Agenda shall be amended to remove from the omnibus any motion that the Senator wishes to discuss.

(c) Adoption of the Consent Agenda requires a simple majority vote. (d) After the consent agenda is adopted, the items on it are considered adopted, and are

consequently ignored when encountered in the normal course of business. Effective Date: Immediately upon approval by Senate Made by: Troy Hanschen, Registrar and Secretary of Senate College / Academic Department: Office of the Registrar Program: Not Applicable Implications for Other Programs / Faculties? None. Rationale: At a recent meeting of Senate it was noted that there were some related motions on both the Regular and Consent Agendas, and concern was expressed that approving the Consent Agenda items would be problematic if the Regular Agenda items were not subsequently approved. Addressing the Consent Agenda in two parts (removal of items from the Consent Agenda and then approval of Consent Agenda items after, rather than before, the Regular Agenda items are approved) may resolve this matter. College Council / Committee Motion Number: not applicable College Council / Committee Approval Date: not applicable Other Committee Motion Number / Approval Date: not applicable Attachment Pages (if applicable): 0 pages

TO BE COMPLETED AFTER SCS MEETING Brief Summary of Committee Debate: Motion No.: SCS201304.03

Moved by: General consent Seconded by: General consent

Committee Decision: CARRIED Attachments: 3 pages

Approved by SCS: April 18, 2013 Original document signed by Chair Date Chair’s Signature For recommendation to , or information of Senate.

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AGENDA

February 27, 2013 3:30 – 5:30 PM

Senate Chambers (Room 1079 Administration Building) 1.0 S-201302.01 Approval of the Agenda † Page 1 That the agenda for the February 27, 2013 Public Session of Senate be approved as presented. † NOTE: The Senate Agenda for the public session consists of two parts, a consent agenda and a regular

agenda. The consent agenda contains items that are deemed to be routine or noncontroversial and are approved by the Steering Committee of Senate for placement on that agenda. Any Senator wishing to discuss any item on the consent agenda may ask the Chair of Senate that the item be removed from the consent agenda and placed on the regular agenda. Items removed from the consent agenda will be placed on the regular agenda and dealt with in the order in which they appear on the full agenda. Senators wishing to ask a question regarding an item on the consent agenda, without necessarily removing that item from the consent agenda, are strongly encouraged to direct questions to the Secretary of Senate in advance of the meeting.

2.0 S-201302.02

Approval of Senate Minutes Page 6 That the minutes of the January 23, 2013 Public Session of Senate be approved as presented. 3.0 Business Arising from Previous Minutes of Senate (no material) 4.0 President’s Report Iwama 5.0 Report of the Provost Dale 6.0 Report of the Registrar Hanschen 7.0 Question Period 8.0 Removal of Motions from the Consent Agenda (no material)

SAMPLE RE-ORDERED AGENDA

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9.0 Committee Reports 9.1 Senate Committee on Academic Policy and Planning Dale “For Approval” Items: Regular S-201302.04 Changes to Academic Regulation 15 (Academic Breadth) Page 48 That, on the recommendation of the Senate Committee on Academic Policy and Planning, the changes

to the regulation on Academic Breadth (Academic Regulation 15 of the undergraduate calendar), be approved as proposed. Effective date: September 2013

Consent S-201302.04 Changes to Academic Regulation 15 (Academic Breadth) Page 48 That, on the recommendation of the Senate Committee on Academic Policy and Planning, the changes

to the regulation on Academic Breadth (Academic Regulation 15 of the undergraduate calendar), be approved as proposed. Effective date: September 2013

9.2 Senate Committee on Scholarships and Bursaries Owen “For Information” Items: Consent SCSB20130123.03 New Terms and Conditions — Elsie and Dieter Gerdes Scholarship Page 128 That the new Terms and Conditions for the Elsie and Dieter Gerdes Scholarship be approved.

Effective date: This award will be activated following the passing of the donors. Consent SCSB20130123.04 New Terms and Conditions — Lorraine Ruth Aulis Endowed Bursary Page 130 That the new Terms and Conditions for the Lorraine Ruth Aulis Endowed Bursary be approved.

Effective date: This award will be activated following the passing of the donors.

Consent SCSB20130123.05 New Terms and Conditions — North Central Local Government Association Bursary Page 132 That the new Terms and Conditions for the North Central Local Government Association Bursary be

approved. Effective date: 2012-2013 Academic Year

Consent SCSB20130123.11 New Terms and Conditions — Jim and Noreen Rustad and Family Award Page 134 That the new Terms and Conditions for the Jim and Noreen Rustad and Family Award be approved.

Effective date: 2013-2014 Academic Year

Consent SCSB20130123.12 New Terms and Conditions — Miriam Matejova Award Page 136 That the new Terms and Conditions for the Miriam Matejova Award be approved.

Effective date: 2013-2014 Academic Year 9.3 Senate Committee on Academic Appeals Whitcombe “For Information” Items: Consent SCAA201202.04 2011-2012 Annual Report (September 1, 2011 to August 31, 2012) Page 138 That the 2011-2012 Annual Report (September 1, 2011 to August 31, 2012) from the Senate Committee

on Academic Appeals be approved as proposed and forwarded to Senate for information. Effective date: February 15, 2013

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9.4 Steering Committee of Senate Iwama 9.5 Senate Committee on Nominations Zahir “For Approval” Items: Regular S-201302.20 Membership Changes to Senate Committees (no material) That, on the recommendation of the Senate Committee on Nominations, and barring further

nominations from the floor of Senate, the following candidates, who have met all eligibility requirements to serve on Senate and Senate committees as indicated, be appointed as proposed.

Effective date: Immediately upon approval by Senate SENATE OR SENATE COMMITTEE POSITION TO BE FILLED CANDIDATE (except as otherwise noted, all terms begin immediately)

Senate Faculty Member — CASHS (until March 31, 2014) Paul Siakaluk Senate Committee on Academic Policy and Planning Faculty Member — CASHS (until March 31, 2013) Paul Siakaluk Senate Committee on First Nations and Aboriginal Peoples First Nations Representative — Member at Large (until March 31, 2013) (Carrier Sekani Tribal Council) Terry Teegee

10.0 S-201302.03 Approval of Motions on the Consent Agenda (no material) That the motions on the consent agenda, except for those removed for placement on the regular

agenda, be approved as presented. 11.0 Other Business (no material) 12.0 Information 12.1 University Information Administration and Policy (Presentation—no material) McKenzie / Condon 12.2 2011/12 Annual Report to Senate from the College of Arts, Social, and Health Sciences (Page 141) 13.0 S-201302.21 Move to In Camera Session That the meeting move In Camera. 14.0 S-201301.25 Adjournment That the Senate meeting be adjourned.

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